MorningStar at Jordan Creek

    525 S 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Immaculate facility with compassionate staff

    I placed my mom in their memory care and I'm very pleased. Beautiful, immaculate facility with resort-like amenities, great food and lots of engaging activities, and the team made the transition seamless. Paula, Lindsey, Michele, Cindy and the caregiving staff are compassionate, professional and treated my mom like family - she's safe, social and well cared for.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Spa
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

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

    Reviews

    4.73·(92)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • Engaged and visible leadership team
    • Resort-like, modern building design
    • Restaurant-style dining with menu choices
    • Extensive activity and entertainment programming
    • Robust rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Spacious, well-appointed apartments
    • High standards of interior cleanliness
    • Accessible layout with elevators and color-coded floors
    • On-site salon and spa services
    • Theater and cinema-style common room
    • Fitness center and exercise offerings
    • Pet-friendly accommodations
    • Family-friendly meeting and rentable spaces
    • Transportation to appointments
    • Move-in assistance and transition support
    • Hospice partnership and end-of-life support
    • In-room laundry and weekly housekeeping options
    • Scenic courtyard and outdoor seating areas
    • Convenient commercial-location proximity

    Cons

    • Inconsistent nursing-aide responsiveness
    • Variability in personal-care scheduling and completion
    • Inconsistent food quality and meal-service continuity
    • Staffing variability affecting service delivery
    • Gaps in clinical risk monitoring and fall-prevention practices
    • Inconsistent dining-area and room sanitation practices
    • Training gaps for some direct-care aides
    • High pricing and limited affordability options
    • Variable management follow-through on clinical incidents
    • Limited on-site skilled-nursing services

    Summary of reviews

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek is frequently described as a newly built, resort-like community with many hospitality-oriented amenities. Reviewers consistently highlight the facility’s modern finishes, bright spacious apartments with tall ceilings and sizable one‑bedroom units, and a well-kept interior with elevators, color-coded floors and accessible layouts. Common-area amenities — including a theater, fitness center, salon/spa, library, activity rooms, and scenic courtyard views — contribute to a hotel-like atmosphere that families find attractive.

    Staff and leadership receive strong praise for compassion and hands-on support. Multiple accounts describe an engaged executive team and community-relations staff who provide proactive move-in assistance and personalized attention. Caregiving staff are often characterized as warm and family-oriented, with attentive behavior that helps residents feel valued. The community’s hospice partnership and rehabilitation services are also recognized as strengths; several families credited therapy and coordinated medical services with positive functional outcomes.

    Dining and activities are central features. The property emphasizes restaurant-style dining with menu options, chef-prepared meals, and an expansive activities calendar that includes live music, religious services, arts and crafts, games, exercise classes, and special events. Many reviewers reported high-quality, enjoyable meals and energetic activity leadership. At the same time, there are recurring comments about inconsistent meal execution — including variable temperature, occasional stockouts, and lapses in presentation — suggesting operational variability in kitchen service on some shifts.

    Operational patterns reveal both strengths and areas for improvement. Positive operational elements include weekly housekeeping, in-room laundry options, transportation services, and flexible family spaces. However, several reviews describe inconsistent direct-care performance: missed showers or personal-care tasks, perceived gaps in CNA training, and variability in nursing responsiveness. These issues are reflected in broader concerns about clinical oversight, fall-risk monitoring, and follow-through after incidents. A few families noted sanitation lapses in dining or room maintenance, indicating that cleanliness — while generally rated high — may be uneven in specific areas or times.

    Affordability and value are recurring themes. The community’s premium presentation and amenity set are matched by premium pricing; families repeatedly noted higher rents and concern about future rate increases. Payment-option limits (for example, nonacceptance of certain public assistance programs) and occasional billing or reimbursement complications were also mentioned. Management responsiveness is generally praised, especially at move-in and for hospitality requests, though reviewers also described variability in how clinical incidents and family concerns were handled.

    In summary, MorningStar Jordan Creek presents a high-end assisted-living and memory-care option with strong hospitality, abundant programming, and many families reporting positive clinical and emotional outcomes. Prospective residents should weigh those strengths against documented operational patterns: variability in direct-care staffing and personal-care consistency, occasional lapses in meal-service and sanitation, and a premium cost structure. Those priorities are useful to discuss during a visit: ask for current staffing ratios, examples of clinical-incident follow-up, menu and inventory management processes, and clear documentation of pricing and payment options to assess fit for individual needs and budgets.

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    Location

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    MorningStar at Jordan Creek is located at 525 S 60th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.

    About MorningStar at Jordan Creek

    MorningStar At Jordan Creek is a senior living community in West Des Moines, Iowa, that provides both assisted living and memory care services. The community offers 56 assisted living suites in a variety of floor plans and sizes, with some suites reaching up to 820 square feet. For residents facing memory-related conditions like Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, there are 29 dedicated memory care suites available within the Reflections Neighborhood. Each suite is well-equipped with a kitchenette, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and full, handicapped-accessible bathrooms. Additional features include 24-hour emergency call systems as well as individual heating and air conditioning, ensuring both comfort and safety for all residents.

    The on-site amenities at MorningStar At Jordan Creek are designed to create a vibrant and welcoming environment. Residents enjoy access to a bistro for socializing and refreshments, a salon for personal care, a spa bath for relaxation, and multiple courtyards for enjoying the outdoors. There is also a well-equipped fitness center and a sunroom, providing a variety of settings for leisure, activity, and wellness. Dining is a highlight of the community, with Executive Chefs preparing meals that focus on both flavor and nutrition. Seasonal menus feature fresh, often locally sourced ingredients, and residents have access to an all-day menu with daily and weekly specials as well as à la carte options. The community also includes a full bar, allowing residents to savor their meals in an inviting, restaurant-style atmosphere.

    The memory care program at MorningStar At Jordan Creek is founded upon the “Lavender Sky” philosophy. This individualized approach includes meeting residents “where they are on the journey,” offering consistent support and empathy, and creating a safe yet stimulating environment that encourages new possibilities for every resident. Each team member receives specialized Lavender Sky training, while Memory Care Coordinators complete advanced coursework from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. The focus is on maintaining the highest level of independence and well-being for residents, from the early onset of memory loss through to advanced stages.

    Wellness, engagement, and community are at the heart of life at MorningStar At Jordan Creek. Residents are encouraged to participate in a full calendar of activities and events designed to inspire, connect, and foster personal enrichment. Communal spaces such as the library, theatre/chapel, and dining rooms are thoughtfully crafted to be places where friendships are formed and experiences are shared. Signature wellness programs and hospitality services make daily living carefree, while purposeful design throughout the building ensures comfort and easy accessibility.

    Located conveniently near major highways like I-35, I-235, and I-80, and adjacent to Jordan Creek Town Center as well as health facilities such as UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital, MorningStar At Jordan Creek combines an exceptional location with outstanding services and amenities. With a strong mission statement “to honor, to value, to invest,” the community strives to provide the very best in senior living. The environment is warm and uplifting, making it an ideal place for seniors seeking purpose, wellness, and companionship in their retirement years.

    About MorningStar Senior Living

    MorningStar at Jordan Creek is managed by MorningStar Senior Living.

    MorningStar Senior Living, founded in 2003 by Ken Jaeger, has established itself as a leading senior living provider with headquarters in Englewood, Colorado. The company operates approximately 40 communities across eleven states in the Midwest and Western United States, representing over 5,000 units under management or in development. Jaeger founded MorningStar after 15 years of executive leadership experience in the senior housing industry, establishing the company on Judeo-Christian principles with a vision to create a senior housing company defined by the human touch.

    People often ask...

    MorningStar at Jordan Creek offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,064 per month.

    MorningStar at Jordan Creek offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 525 S 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

    No, MorningStar at Jordan Creek 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 number3059
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
    Capacity58 residents
    EffectiveMarch 9th, 2026
    ExpiresMarch 8th, 2028
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    Inspection Reports

    20

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    15

    Complaints

    8

    Years

    26 Feb 2026Complaint
    Found deficiencies in policies and procedures and in incident reporting related to a resident incident.
    • 481-67.2(3)Program Policies and Procedures
    31 Dec 2025Complaint
    Found multiple deficiencies related to service plans, including failure to reflect hospice care, missing resident signatures, and lack of individualized activities.
    • 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    • 481-69.26(3)eService Plans
    • 481-69.26(4)aService Plans
    • 481-69.26(4)dService Plans
    31 Dec 2025Complaint
    Identified failures to update and document service plans, including hospice-related changes and missing resident signatures.
    • Type A481-69.26(3)Service Plans
    • Type A481-69.26(3) aService Plans
    • Type A481-69.26(4)(a)Service Plans
    11 Jun 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited after review of incidents. Census information indicated 54 tenants in total, with 52 without cognitive impairment and 2 with cognitive impairment.
    29 Aug 2024Complaint
    Identified a violation of medication policy related to insulin administration for a resident with diabetes. The event involved altering the electronic medication record to show insulin was given when it was not and inconsistent handling during a noon dose.
    • 481-67.2(3)Program Policies and Procedures
    29 Aug 2024Complaint
    Identified that service plans were not based on evaluations for one former tenant, with missing monitoring and care details in the plan.
    • 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    04 Apr 2024Revisit
    Found that the program did not obtain a required record check evaluation after notification of a staff member's history of child abuse.
    • 67.19(5) Employment prohibitionRecord checks
    21 Nov 2023Renewal
    Found deficiencies in staff background checks and in updating residents' service plans with new orders.
    • 481-67.19(3) Record Checks; 67.19(3) Requirements for employer prior to employing an individualRecord Checks
    • Type A481-69.26(4) Service Plans; 69.26(4) The service plan shall be individualized and shall indicate, at a minimum, the tenant's identified needs and preferences for assistanceService Plans
    21 Nov 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in staff background checks and in updating service plans and evaluations after changes in residents' health status.
    • 67.19(3)Record Checks
    • 67.19(5)Employment prohibition
    • 69.26(1)Service Plans
    • 69.26(1)Service Plans
    26 Jul 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    15 Sept 2021Complaint
    Investigated and found no deficiencies.
    29 Oct 2020Renewal
    Found failures to complete background checks before hire and to obtain signatures on updated service plans during a certification review.
    • 481-67.19(4)Record Checks
    • 481-69.26(3a)Service Plans
    29 Oct 2020Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in service plan documentation and medication record oversight during the visit. Updated service plans were not signed by all parties for three tenants, with related record-keeping gaps observed.
    • Continued From page 2 update of the service plan, the updated service plan shall be signed and dated by all parties.
    06 Feb 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    02 Oct 2019Complaint
    Found deficiencies in medication documentation, timely tenant evaluations, and updating service plans.
    • 481-69.22(2); 481-69.22(231C)Tenant Rights; Evaluation within 30 days
    • 481-69.26(3); 481-69.26(231C)Service Plans
    • 481-69.26(3)Service Plans
    19 Sept 2019Complaint
    Found no deficiencies in the dementia care program during this review.
    05 Dec 2018Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found no regulatory insufficiencies cited. Census counts for tenants with and without cognitive disorders were recorded.
    06 Nov 2018Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    11 Sept 2018Initial
    Determined that required staff training hours were not completed for a newly hired staff member, and that background checks were not performed prior to employment for at least one staff member.
    • 481-67.19(3)Record Checks
    • Staff training not completed within required time
    11 Sept 2018Initial
    Found no deficiencies during the initial certification survey.

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