Pricing ranges from
    $6,135 – 7,975/month

    Addington Place of Des Moines

    5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.52·(127)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate staff
    • Home-like, family-like atmosphere
    • Engaging activities and social events program
    • Well-maintained memory-care unit
    • Clean, attractive building and grounds
    • On-site transportation and wellness services
    • Varied apartment types including studios and two-bedroom memory units
    • On-site salon and routine wellness checkups
    • Strong transition and move-in support
    • Accepts Medicaid and VA benefits
    • Accessible outdoor spaces and garden features
    • Value-oriented pricing compared with alternatives

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and frequent turnover
    • Gaps in family communication and post-incident notification
    • Inconsistent dining quality and kitchen staff continuity
    • Maintenance and sanitation concerns in some areas
    • Insufficient transportation and care coordination for off-site appointments
    • Staff training, certification, and conduct tone
    • Phone responsiveness and on-site accountability challenges
    • Personal property security and inventory-control concerns
    • Activity engagement may require family or resident advocacy
    • Extended eligibility timelines for Medicaid/VA-supported placement

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility receives substantial positive feedback for its atmosphere, social programming, and memory-care environment. Many families describe a warm, home-like community with attentive caregivers, frequent activities, and well-kept grounds — features that contribute to residents’ reported enjoyment and quality of life. The memory-care wing and outdoor amenities (courtyard, garden, wooded setting) are consistently highlighted as strengths.

    Care and staff: Reviewers frequently praise individual caregivers, nursing staff, and leadership who demonstrate compassion, familiarity with residents, and responsive day-to-day support. Several accounts emphasize staff who form close, family-like relationships with residents and who provide supportive end-of-life care. At the same time, there is a recurring operational concern about inconsistent staffing levels and turnover, and a smaller set of accounts raises concerns about staff training, certification, and communication tone. These issues are described as contributing to variability in resident experience and occasional delays in response.

    Dining and activities: The community offers a busy calendar of activities, regular outings, themed events, exercise classes, and on-site services such as a weekly hairdresser and mobile wellness checkups. Many reviewers report high participation and a broad range of social opportunities. Dining receives mixed commentary: some families praise the meals and accommodating kitchen staff, while others describe inconsistency in meal quality and chef turnover that has affected expectations.

    Facilities and maintenance: The building, grounds, and memory-care unit are frequently called out as attractive and well-maintained, with engaging outdoor features and secure common areas. Nonetheless, there are intermittent sanitation and maintenance concerns noted in reviews (for example, plumbing or wet-floor issues and general upkeep items). These appear episodic rather than systemic in some accounts, but they are a point of concern for a number of families.

    Management, communication, and logistics: Several reviewers describe strong transition support at move-in and effective routine communication when staff are available. Conversely, patterns emerge around gaps in family notification after clinical events, difficulty reaching staff by phone, and a perceived lack of on-site accountability at times. Transportation and care coordination for off-site medical appointments are also identified as uneven; some families reported that resident transport or escort to appointments was not reliably provided. A few reviews reference alleged missing personal items; this suggests a need for clearer property-inventory practices.

    Notable patterns and guidance: Prospective residents and families will likely find the community appealing for its social programming, memory-care environment, and overall ambiance. Those who prioritize consistent clinical coordination, strict staff-certification standards, or flawless meal-service continuity should inquire specifically about staffing ratios, staff training and certification, incident-notification protocols, property-security procedures, and transportation policies during tours. Also confirm Medicaid and VA acceptance timelines, as eligibility and placement timing may require planning. Visiting at different times of day can help assess responsiveness, activity levels, and meal service consistency before making a placement decision.

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    Location

    Addington Place of Des Moines is located at 5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA, 50320.

    About Addington Place of Des Moines

    Addington Place of Des Moines sits in a quiet country spot near Easter Lake and Ewing Park, offering seniors comfortable living with nice outdoor views, big windows that let in lots of sunlight, and landscaped courtyards that are good for relaxing or socializing on a calm day. The community has several living options including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and continuing care retirement services, along with a few nursing home options, so residents can find what fits them best as their needs change over time. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts and have kitchenettes, fully carpeted floors, and plenty of storage, while some units are single-room and others are semi-private, letting residents choose what they want or need, and some spaces allow pets, too.

    A skilled and friendly team works here, with nurses on staff and a doctor on call, helping with anything from daily tasks like bathing and grooming to reminders about medication, plus there's always someone available for extra support if needed. In the assisted living part of Addington Place, residents can stay as independent as possible while still getting basic help and support, and there are dedicated memory care apartments in a secure building for those who need Alzheimer's and dementia care, with special monitoring and technology like alarm bracelets to help residents if they wander or get lost. Staff can handle residents with risks like wandering or physical outbursts and offer structured routines, so both residents and their families can feel at ease about safety.

    Life here keeps people engaged, thanks to a full activity schedule that includes things like art classes, gardening, fitness sessions, billiards, outings to shops or restaurants, and even community service projects, while a full-time activity director works to plan different programs to keep minds and bodies active. There are indoor and outdoor game rooms, a pool for swimming, activity and lounge areas, a cozy fireplace space for reading or chatting, and devotional services both onsite and off for those who want them. Residents eat together in a spacious dining room with big wooden tables or sometimes enjoy meals in their own apartments with room service, and meals cover a range of options, including international dishes, vegetarian, and Kosher choices, with a bistro area featuring a soft-serve ice cream machine for a treat now and then.

    Transportation is available, with free rides for appointments and trips, and resident parking is set up for those who still drive. Both laundry and housekeeping services are provided, so living spaces stay tidy, and there's a beauty shop onsite for haircuts or styling. Visiting specialists like podiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists come regularly to support health and mobility, and hospice or respite care is there for short stays or times when someone needs extra help after surgery or when giving regular caregivers a break. Residents who need help with activities of daily living or supervision with routines find staff ready to lend a hand, and the grounds and amenities are friendly for those with mobility needs, including wheelchair-accessible showers and tubs. Residents and families often comment on how clean the community is and how good the food tastes, and the staff aim for a warm, respectful, and community-focused atmosphere, always seeking to help residents have a comfortable and happy daily life. Addington Place of Des Moines, which is operated by Discovery Senior Living, stands out for its inviting spaces, thoughtful care, and a strong sense of connection among those who live and work there.

    People often ask...

    Addington Place of Des Moines offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,135 per month.

    Addington Place of Des Moines offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 34 photos of Addington Place of Des Moines on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320.

    No, Addington Place of Des Moines does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number2752
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
    Capacity54 residents
    EffectiveOctober 15th, 2025
    ExpiresOctober 15th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    41

    Reports

    5

    Type A Citations

    3

    Type B Citations

    34

    Complaints

    16

    Years

    26 Mar 2026Incident
    Found noncompliance with the elopement policy for a tenant who eloped.
    • 481-67.2(2)Program Policies and Procedures
    23 Mar 2026Complaint
    Identified that the occupancy agreement did not include the emergency response policy, and attachments failed to provide it.
    • 231C.5Written Occupancy Agreement required
    03 Dec 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The investigation concluded no regulatory insufficiencies were cited.
    02 Dec 2025Incident
    Found no deficiencies.
    08 Oct 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
    12 May 2025Complaint
    Identified deficiencies showed failure to evaluate tenants after significant health changes, failure to update and sign service plans, and insufficient dementia-specific training for staff.
    • 481-69.22(3)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 481-69.26(3)Service Plans
    • 481-69.26(3)aService Plans
    • 481-69.30(1)Dementia Specific Education for Personnel
    12 May 2025Complaint
    Identified a failure to obtain a DHHS evaluation before hiring a staff member with a history of child abuse; later corrected.
    • 481-67.19(5)Record checks; employment prohibition
    07 Aug 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to background checks for new staff and failure to update a tenant's service plan within 30 days of occupancy.
    • Type A481-67.19(3)Record Checks
    • Type A481-69.26(3)aService Plans
    07 Aug 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies included failures to administer medications as prescribed, incomplete background checks prior to employment, and missing signed and dated service plans.
    • 481-67.5(2)f(4)Medications
    • 481-67.19(3)Record Checks
    • 481-69.26(3)eService Plans
    25 Oct 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited during the investigation.
    03 May 2023Complaint
    Found deficiencies in staff training on dependent adult abuse and in providing tenant rights information to residents.
    • 481-67.9(6)Staffing
    • 481-67.3(5)Tenant Rights
    03 May 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in staff training, including nurse delegation, dependent adult abuse, dementia-specific education, and service plan updates.
    • Iowa Admin Code 481-67.9(4)Nurse delegation procedures.
    • Iowa Admin Code 481-67.9(6)Dependent adult abuse training.
    • Iowa Admin Code 481-69.26(4)Service Plans.
    • Iowa Admin Code 481-69.30(1)Dementia Specific Education for Personnel.
    • Iowa Admin Code 481-69.30(3)Dementia-specific continuing education.
    03 Aug 2022Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies indicating inadequate provision of essential services and oversight for residents, including rights, food service, emergency response, activities, and transportation. These issues affected all 31 residents.
    • 481-67.3(2)Tenant Rights
    • 481-69.28(5)a(1)(2)(3)Food Service
    • 481-69.29(1)Staffing
    • 481-69.29(3)Staffing
    • 481-69.34(1)Activities
    • 481-69.34(3)Activities
    03 Aug 2022Complaint
    Identified deficiencies across care adequacy, bowel monitoring, food handling training, dementia education, activities, and alarm procedures.
    • 481-67.3(2)Tenant Rights
    • 481-69.28(5)a(1)(2)(3)Food Service
    • 481-69.30(1)Dementia Specific Education for Personnel
    • 481-69.30(3)bDementia-specific continuing education
    • 481-69.32(4)aLife Safety - Emergency Policies / Structure
    • 481-69.34(1)Activities
    • 481-69.34(3)Activities
    09 Jun 2021Complaint
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies identified during the incident investigation and on-site infection control survey.
    09 Dec 2019Complaint
    Identified regulatory insufficiency in the program's medication administration during interviews and record reviews.
    • 481-67.5(6)d; 481-67.5(231B,231C,231D) MedicationsMedication administration policy and oversight
    05 Dec 2019Initial
    Identified no deficiencies during the initial certification survey.
    21 Feb 2019Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    17 Dec 2018Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    01 Mar 2018Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    16 Jan 2018Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    04 Dec 2017Complaint
    Identified regulatory insufficiencies related to tenant rights, including inconsistent respectful treatment of tenants and inadequate documentation of care checks.
    • 481-67.3(1)Tenant Rights
    • 481-67.3(2)Tenant Rights
    07 Sept 2017Complaint
    Investigated deficiencies found in updating service plans and in medication administration. The record showed annual updates to service plans were not completed for at least one tenant, and multiple medication administration errors occurred.
    • 481-69.26(1) Service Plans; 481-69.26(231C) Service plansService Plans
    • 481-67.5(6)d Medications; 481-67.5(231B, 231C, 231D) MedicationsMedications
    13 Jul 2017Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about tenant care and identified multiple deficiencies in staffing, tenant rights, occupancy documents, and nurse reviews.
    • —Initial/General Deficiency
    • Type B481-67.3(2) Tenant RightsTenant Rights
    • Type B481-69.21(3) Occupancy AgreementOccupancy Agreement
    • Type B481-67.9(4) b StaffingStaffing
    • Type A481-69.27(1) a Nurse ReviewNurse Review
    • o481-69.25(1) o Tenant DocumentsTenant Documents
    26 Jan 2017Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about care planning and service updates; found service plans not updated to reflect falls, changes in therapies, and use or discontinuation of equipment for multiple tenants.
    • Type A481-69.26(4)aService Plans
    15 Dec 2015Renewal
    Identified multiple regulatory insufficiencies and imposed a civil penalty; requires updates to tenant health status documentation and service plans.
    • 481-69.22(2)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 481-69.22(1)Service Plans
    • 481-69.27(3)Nurse Review
    • 481-69.28(5)Food Service
    30 Apr 2015Complaint
    Investigated allegations of dependent adult abuse and found deficiencies in medication administration, hand hygiene, and service planning.
    08 Jul 2014Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and incidents involving water leaks and staff conduct; found no regulatory deficiencies.
    05 Aug 2013Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging improper discharge, medication changes, and staff conduct; documented multiple concerns related to discharge procedures and tenant rights.
    02 Jan 2013Revisit
    Investigated the complaint and found no regulatory insufficiencies noted.
    29 Oct 2012Revisit
    Investigated a complaint and incident; identified regulatory insufficiencies related to medication administration and order variations.
    • —Regulatory Insufficiency (Medication Administration/Orders)
    06 Aug 2012Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and identified regulatory insufficiencies related to medication administration and tenant care planning, with civil penalties assessed.
    • Type AIAC r. 481-69.5(6) aMedication Administration
    21 Mar 2012Revisit
    Identified regulatory insufficiencies in medications, evaluations, and service plans with a civil penalty assessed.
    • Iowa Code 231C.14(1)(b); Iowa Admin. Code 481-67.12(3)(a)(2)Civil penalty assessment
    • Iowa Admin. Code 481-69.22(1) & 481-69.22(2)Service plan development and evaluation requirements
    17 Feb 2012Complaint
    Investigated the complaint about medication management and found regulatory insufficiencies in the area of medications, resulting in a civil penalty.
    • Iowa Code 231C.14(1)(b); 481 IAC 67.12(3)(a)(2)Medication Insufficiency
    06 Jan 2012Complaint
    The investigation found regulatory deficiencies in resident care, medication administration, and care planning, resulting in a civil penalty.
    • Iowa Code § 231C.14(1)(b)Civil Penalty
    • IAC 481-67.5(6)(a)Medication Administration
    • IAC 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    • IAC 481-69.27(3)Tenant Evaluations
    • IAC 481-69.26(4)(a)(c)Care Plan/Interventions
    15 Dec 2011Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found regulatory insufficiencies; assessed a civil penalty of $1,000.
    • Iowa Code 231C.14(1)(a) & (b); 481 IAC 67.12(3)(a)(1)-(2)Civil penalty for regulatory insufficiency
    30 Nov 2011Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    05 Oct 2011Complaint
    Investigated and identified regulatory insufficiency regarding staffing levels.
    • IAC r. 481-67.9(1)Regulatory Insufficiency - Staffing
    14 Sept 2011Renewal
    Found no deficiencies. The monitoring identified no regulatory insufficiencies during this certification period.
    18 May 2011Incident
    Found no deficiencies. An incident investigation occurred in May 2011.
    24 May 2010Incident
    Investigated an incident in which a tenant opened a window and left the area; found no regulatory insufficiencies noted.

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