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AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the West Des Moines area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured West Des Moines, IA Facilities

Bickford of West Des Moines

Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 73346

Bickford of West Des Moines

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Bickford of West Des Moines offers seniors around-the-clock assisted living services to help maximize their independence and…

4.02

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 73347

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Located only a stone's throw from shops and restaurants and a 10-minute walk from Willow Springs Park,…

5

Edgewater

Edgewater

9225 Cascade Ave., West Des Moines, IA 73347

Edgewater

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Edgewater offers seniors care and support in line with their individual needs to ensure they remain independent…

4.01

Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12675 Woodlands Pkwy., Clive, IA 50325

Woodlands Creek Senior Living

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

The lush village-style campus of Woodlands Creek has a serene residential neighborhood setting along Clive Greenbelt Trail…

4.6

The Village at Legacy Pointe

The Village at Legacy Pointe

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 73342

The Village at Legacy Pointe

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Independence Village of Waukee is a pet-friendly senior living community designed to support active residents and encourage…

4.19

Bickford of Urbandale

Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Pl., Urbandale, IA 50322

Bickford of Urbandale

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Bickford of Urbandale offers assisted living services that help seniors maintain a healthy level of independence and…

4.25

Edencrest at Beaverdale

Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310

Edencrest at Beaverdale

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Edencrest at Beaverdale is a senior living community that offers residents a variety of apartment sizes, many…

4.09

3801 Grand

3801 Grand

3801 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

3801 Grand

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Close to downtown, 3801 Grand is surrounded by a variety of things for seniors to do such…

4.5

Ramsey Village Continuing Care

Ramsey Village Continuing Care

1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50310

Ramsey Village Continuing Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Ramsey Village Continuing Care offers seniors the opportunity to live life to the fullest while receiving quality…

3.92

Edencrest at Green Meadows

Edencrest at Green Meadows

6750 Corporate Dr., Johnston, IA 50131

Edencrest at Green Meadows

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Edencrest at Green Meadows is a retirement living community where seniors can live free of worry while…

4.2

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the West Des Moines area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 29 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 15 hours researching assisted living communities in West Des Moines
Read more than 230 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of West Des Moines is $5,005, which is higher than the state average of $4,073 and also higher than the national average of $4,300.

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in West Des Moines, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 29 communities in the West Des Moines area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.