City View Residential is a senior living community located at 1725 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA. The place mainly focuses on caring for seniors who have Alzheimer's or dementia, but they help with other needs too, offering things like assisted living, memory care, nursing care, independent living, and even adult day care, respite care, home care, and hospice care, so if someone needs continuing care or rehabilitation, they've got services for that. Residents get help with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and eating, and there's always staff around to provide support, but they do try to help people keep their independence with their social care model, meaning people are encouraged to be as active and independent as possible, which is good for those who want to do things for themselves now and then.
The living options range from apartments to private units inside bigger facilities, and there are all different sizes-one, two, three, or four bedrooms, so whether someone lives alone or has a partner, there's something that might suit. They keep the living spaces clean with housekeeping and laundry services, meals are provided, and there are common areas indoors for people to gather, do devotional activities, play games, or just relax. City View Residential offers social and wellness activities like exercise classes, arts and crafts, as well as outings-sometimes trips are organized, and there's transportation available for those who can't drive.
There are services like incontinence care, diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, and staff are trained to provide 24-hour care and supervision, handle medication management, and support mental health or intellectual disabilities, so families often find some peace of mind about those matters, though the details about certain amenities-like parking or outdoor features-aren't always clear. There's even pet therapy, and the community's pet-friendly, which some folks find comforting. The facility has 38 total units, with floor plans available if you ask, but exact costs aren't published, and rental terms can be discussed with staff.
City View Residential helps families figure out what kind of care's needed and tries to create a family-like, supportive setting where people can feel welcome and thrive. Community amenities include on-site hair salons, community resources, indoor gathering spaces, devotional activities, and off-site outings or excursions, but some features-like gym rooms or swimming pools-aren't specified. The community is known for its friendly staff, has received awards for activities and friendliness, and has a review score of 9.2 out of 27 reviews, with most people giving it either four or five stars.
Their customer service includes toll-free numbers and local advisors, and they have free services to help families learn about their options, only getting paid if someone moves in. City View Residential is privately owned and also provides advice and planning for other senior living facilities nearby, like Legacy House, Bristol Manor, and several options throughout Iowa for assisted living. They're open from early morning until evening, Monday through Friday, and close a bit earlier on weekends, keeping hours listed from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM weekdays and 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM on weekends.
Overall, City View Residential is a place that gives a range of care types and helps people find what fits best for their needs, whether that's help with memory, daily tasks, or just a comfortable apartment where they can enjoy some social time with others going through similar stages of life, and while it doesn't boast about fancy amenities, residents usually find the staff to be caring and the activities engaging.
