Scottish Rite Park

    2909 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Welcoming community with excellent amenities

    I live here and am very happy with the warm, welcoming community, friendly and caring staff (Racy is lovely), and the many activities - pool, library, movie theater, game nights, woodworking and art classes, plus an in-house paper. The apartments are nice and customizable, the food and chef are excellent, communication and care are strong, and the place is beautifully maintained with ongoing updates; I'm grateful and would recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.53·(57)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Organized, senior-focused operations
    • Attentive, friendly caregiving staff
    • High-quality dining with varied, adaptable menus
    • Full continuum of care on campus
    • Broad activity and amenities program (pool, library, theater, classes)
    • Well-maintained, attractive interiors and grounds
    • Opportunities to personalize and renovate apartments
    • Strong, long-standing resident community
    • High occupancy and waitlist for assisted living
    • Heritage campus and established reputation

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness to call signals and resident needs
    • Variability in clinical staffing experience and nursing leadership
    • Inconsistent administrative communication and information access
    • Perceived high cost relative to perceived value
    • Limited assisted-living capacity and constrained transition pathways
    • Variability in unit and property condition across the campus
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Limited visitation flexibility during restrictive periods

    Summary of reviews

    Scottish Rite Park is described by many reviewers as an established, well‑appointed senior campus with a full continuum of care and an active resident community. Positive commentary emphasizes organized operations, an attractive and comfortable physical environment, and numerous on‑site amenities. The campus offers a variety of social and creative programs—art and woodworking classes, game nights, an in‑house newspaper, a movie theater, pool and library facilities—that contribute to a sense of engagement and continuity for long‑term residents.

    Care quality and staffing impressions are mixed. A substantial portion of respondents praise attentive, courteous caregiving staff and describe exceptional hands‑on care and helpful support from named employees and managers. At the same time, other accounts identify operational gaps: delays in responding to call signals and in attending to personal‑care needs, variability in clinical staff experience, and concerns about nursing leadership expertise. These patterns suggest that while the facility can and does provide high‑quality care, consistency in clinical staffing and responsiveness may vary across shifts or units.

    Dining and activities are consistent strengths. Reviewers commonly note a capable chef, appealing menus with variety and accommodations for dietary needs, and regular updates to meal offerings. The activity program is broad and well used; communal programming and abundant leisure amenities are repeatedly cited as contributors to resident satisfaction and social connection. The presence of long‑term residents and a waitlist for assisted living indicate sustained demand and a stable community culture.

    Facility condition and management receive more divergent assessments. Many reviews describe elegant, well‑maintained interiors and a warm, welcoming décor; others describe dated areas or uneven maintenance, suggesting variability in unit condition across the campus. Administrative impressions also vary: some families report clear communication, helpful admissions staff, and upfront pricing, whereas others describe difficulty getting timely answers, unfriendly interactions during moves, and concerns about perceived value relative to cost. Capacity constraints in assisted living and allocation policies favoring internal transfers were noted and result in limited availability and waitlists for outside applicants.

    Overall, Scottish Rite Park appears to offer a strong campus environment, appealing dining, and a robust activity program that many residents and families value highly. Prospective residents should weigh the facility’s strengths against reported inconsistencies in staff responsiveness, clinical leadership experience, and administrative communication. A site visit focused on current staffing levels, the assisted‑living availability and transition rules, response times for personal‑care needs, and recent maintenance/renovation work will help families assess whether the facility’s operational consistency matches their expectations.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Scottish Rite Park is located at 2909 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312.

    About Scottish Rite Park

    Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines, Iowa, sits high up with sweeping views of Terrace Hill, Drake University, the State Capitol, and the downtown skyline, and folks find that the nostalgic look and feel of the place mixes with friendly staff and volunteers who help keep spirits high, plus there's a good bit of independence if that's what someone wants-people can choose from several retirement residences, some with private balconies, dressing areas, and bathrooms, and if anyone has a personal taste in decorating, they can customize their apartment too. The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing care, adult out of home respite care, and continuing care, with secured supportive housing units and a health care center known as Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center, where skilled nurses and certified physicians provide care around the clock, especially for folks dealing with complex medical needs including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and memory care includes special activities and tailored plans to help keep minds active.

    There's an Entertainment Committee made up of residents who get people involved through trips, movie nights in the theatre, and all sorts of social and educational events, and meals are provided three times a day with nutritional breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Daily life brings choices, like walking the indoor track, swimming in the indoor pool or whirlpool, trying some exercises in the wellness center, or attending one of the fitness classes designed for every ability, and folks who enjoy art can visit the art gallery right on site. The place also has a beauty and barber salon, chapel, computer room, cable television, a bistro and lounge called The Park 2909 for some relaxing or socializing, and even offers housekeeping and laundry so residents can focus on their own interests. The 24-hour emergency call system brings peace of mind, while care plans for both physical needs and cognitive support let people continue living life at their own pace. With old-fashioned character, smart design, and steady support, Scottish Rite Park offers a range of care and activities for seniors wanting company, health support, or simply a peaceful home with a good view.

    People often ask...

    Scottish Rite Park offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 12 photos of Scottish Rite Park on Mirador.

    Yes, Scottish Rite Park allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 2909 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312.

    No, Scottish Rite Park 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.

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