Grand Living at Tower Place

    540 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff and excellent amenities

    I moved my mom here and we're very happy overall. The staff are genuinely caring and responsive, the food is excellent, and the bright, clean, resort-style building offers great amenities - pool, fitness classes, concierge/chauffeur, and nonstop activities across independent/assisted/memory care. Move-in was seamless, residents are friendly, and it gives us real peace of mind - well worth a visit.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.47·(101)

    Overall rating

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

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Personalized resident engagement
    • Robust activity and social programming
    • Resort-style, well-maintained facilities
    • Multiple on-site dining venues
    • High-quality, generous meal portions
    • Fitness center, pool, and professional trainers
    • On-site therapy and exceptional rehab services
    • Transportation, chauffeur, and concierge services
    • Apartment-level flexibility from independent to assisted living
    • Housekeeping and maintenance attention to detail
    • Family-inclusive events and social hours
    • Secure locked floors and a safe environment
    • Salon/barbershop and workshop amenities
    • Month-to-month payment model (no buy-in)
    • Pet-friendly accommodations and dog park
    • In-room washer/dryer and spacious apartment layouts

    Cons

    • Variable memory-care program quality
    • Staffing shortages and training gaps
    • Inconsistent dining-service reliability and dietary accommodations
    • Occasional lapses in front-desk and reception conduct
    • Variable leadership and management consistency
    • Gaps in infection-control or safety-protocol enforcement
    • Perceived value concerns relative to cost
    • Inconsistent communication during clinical or care incidents

    Summary of reviews

    Grand Living at Tower Place presents as a luxury, resort-style senior community with consistently highlighted strengths in staff engagement, amenities, and lifestyle programming. Reviewers commonly describe an environment that is bright, well maintained, and designed for active seniors: multiple dining venues, weekly social hours, fitness classes, a pool with professional trainers, workshops, salon services, and off-site excursions all contribute to a highly social atmosphere. Apartment features such as in-room washer/dryers, spacious layouts, and the ability to remain in the same unit while transitioning from independent to assisted living are noted advantages for residents and families. The month-to-month payment model (no buy-in) and a broad set of concierge and transportation services (chauffeur/limousine, underground parking) are additional operational strengths.

    Care and staffing are among the community's most frequently praised attributes. Many families and residents describe staff as warm, responsive, and personable — staff learning resident names, providing individualized attention, coordinating therapy (PT/OT) and proactive health monitoring, and responding quickly when clinical concerns arise. Several accounts credit the staff with improving health and well-being and with creating a family-like culture. At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns that prospective families should evaluate in person: reviewers indicate variability in staffing levels and training that can affect care consistency, and some note uneven conduct at reception and occasional delays in care response. Memory-care programming and oversight are described variably; while some reviewers report good redirection and attentive memory-care support, others describe gaps in this area. Prospective families should request specific staffing ratios, memory-care protocols, and examples of staff training.

    Dining and food service are both a highlight and a source of mixed feedback. Many reviewers praise high-caliber meals, generous portions, and special entrées, and they appreciate multiple restaurant-style dining areas and accommodating serving staff. Conversely, a subset of reviewers report inconsistent meal-service continuity (long waits, seating or service logistics) and limited vegetarian/vegan options. Visitors are advised to sample the menu, ask about dietary accommodations, and observe peak meal-period service during a tour.

    The facility and amenities receive strong positive marks: housekeeping and maintenance are noted for attention to detail, cleaning leadership is praised, and the overall aesthetic is described as upscale and hotel-like. Activities programming is extensive and varied, from fitness and pool programming to outings, social events, and family-inclusive gatherings. Transport and concierge services are robust, which supports independence and family involvement.

    Management and operational consistency show mixed signals in the reviews. Admissions and move-ins are often described as smooth and low-pressure, but some reviewers express concerns about leadership consistency, broken promises, and perceived value relative to cost. There are also isolated concerns about infection-control practices and inconsistent enforcement of safety protocols. These patterns suggest that while day-to-day resident life is frequently excellent, administrative and clinical oversight can vary.

    Overall, Grand Living at Tower Place appears to offer a high level of amenities, strong social and wellness programming, and many examples of compassionate, individualized staff care. However, variability in staffing, memory-care consistency, dining-service reliability, and some leadership-level issues are recurring themes worth probing. Recommended next steps for prospective residents and families: arrange an in-person tour during a meal period, meet the care and memory-care teams, request staffing ratios and training information, and review contractual terms and services lists to confirm dietary and clinical accommodations.

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    Location

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    Grand Living at Tower Place is located at 540 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265.

    People often ask...

    Grand Living at Tower Place offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 24 photos of Grand Living at Tower Place on Mirador.

    Yes, Grand Living at Tower Place allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 540 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265.

    No, Grand Living at Tower Place 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 number3244
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity204 residents
    EffectiveApril 2nd, 2025
    ExpiresApril 2nd, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    13

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    10

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    03 Nov 2025Complaint
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies during the investigation. Census counts were reported.
    03 Nov 2025Incident
    Found no deficiencies during the investigation.
    26 Jun 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified in relation to the complaint investigation.
    26 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated complaints and found no deficiencies.
    06 Feb 2025Complaint
    Identified failures to provide adequate care for a tenant, including delayed call-light responses. Also found failures to document health changes, update service plans, and conduct required nurse reviews.
    • 481-67.3(2)Tenant Rights
    • 481-69.22(3)Evaluation of Tenant 69.22(3)
    • 481-69.26(3)Service Plans
    • 481-69.27(1)cNurse Review
    06 Feb 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited in the complaint investigation. The census reported 36 tenants with cognitive impairment and no tenants without cognitive impairment.
    03 Dec 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in medication error handling and in developing individualized service plans for residents.
    • 481-67.2(3)Program Policies and Procedures
    • Type A481-69.26(4)aService Plans
    03 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated and identified deficiencies in elopement/door alarm policies, medication administration, and personal emergency response procedures.
    • 481-67.2(3)Program Policies and Procedures
    • 481-67.5(2)f(4)Medications
    • 481-69.29(2)Staffing
    21 Mar 2023Complaint
    Found multiple deficiencies in medication administration, background checks for staff, service plans, staff training, and activities.
    • 481-67.5(2)f(4)Medications
    • 67.19(3)Record Checks
    • 481-69.26(4)Service Plans
    • 69.29(3)Staffing
    • 481-69.34(1)Activities
    02 Aug 2022Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited during a complaint investigation.
    22 Jun 2022Complaint
    Found deficiencies in resident billing and occupancy agreements, including unclear monthly charges and service plan details; corrected by 7/25/22.
    • Billing statements and occupancy agreements deficiencies
    27 Apr 2022Initial
    Found no deficiencies cited during the recertification review. The memory care unit census totaled 15 residents.
    27 Apr 2022Initial
    Found no deficiencies during a recertification visit.

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