The best independent living facilities in Des Moines, IA

    Explore 43 communities near Des Moines, IA

    1. A large, multi-story senior living facility building with white and brick exterior walls situated on a grassy hill overlooking a pond with aquatic plants. In the foreground, there is a stone pathway and tall metal sculptures resembling cattails. The sky is partly cloudy.
      4.3(50)
      $5,583 – $6,699+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Holland Farms Senior Living

      2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211
    2. Front exterior view of a two-story beige building with white trim and railings, featuring balconies on the upper floor and large windows on both floors. There is a sidewalk leading to a central entrance door, with green grass and a streetlamp in front.
      4.4(159)
      $1,909 – $3,179+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Independence Village of Des Moines

      4610 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    3. Front exterior view of a brick building with a red awning that reads 'The Lodge of Ashworth'. The entrance is framed by trees and greenery, with benches and potted plants near the doorway.
      4.7(82)
      $4,269 – $5,122+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Elite Lodge of Ashworth

      909 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    4. Stone sign for Vintage Cooperative of Altoona with an American flag on top, located on a grassy area next to a sidewalk. Residential buildings and a house are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
      5.0(5)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Classic 55+ Community of Altoona CP

      Classic 55 Community of Altoona CP, 1427 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
    5. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility building surrounded by green trees and shrubs under a clear blue sky.
      4.1(35)
      $5,717 – $7,432+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      3801 Grand Retirement Campus

      3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    6. Exterior view of a senior living facility named Calvin Community showing a red brick building with multiple floors, a covered entrance, a white car parked in front, green trees, and a sign that reads 'Calvin West Entrance'.
      4.6(70)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Calvin Community

      4210 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
    7. A large senior living facility building with multiple windows and a brick and siding exterior, situated on a grassy hill with a paved walkway leading towards a lake in the background under a clear blue sky.
      4.3(31)
      $5,851 – $7,606+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Immanuel: Copper Shores Village

      1500 Edgewater Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    8. Exterior view of a three-story senior apartment building with a green awning over the entrance. The building has a combination of brick and wood siding. There are small trees and bushes planted in the grassy area beside the sidewalk and a paved driveway with a yellow curb. The sky is clear and blue.
      5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

      2929 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    9. A large historic brick building with a tall pointed tower and arched entrance, surrounded by green trees and a well-maintained lawn under a cloudy sky.
      4.1(145)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Ramsey Village Continuing Care

      1611 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
    10. Tall multi-story senior living building with many windows, partly obscured by trees.
      4.5(57)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Scottish Rite Park

      2909 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    11. Exterior view of a brick senior living facility building with large windows and a covered entrance. Two people in blue scrubs are walking near the entrance. There are trees and bushes around the building, and the scene is lit by warm sunlight.
      3.9(64)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Luther Park Community

      1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
    12. Front exterior view of a large multi-story senior living facility building with beige and brown walls, multiple windows, and a covered entrance. There are a few cars parked in front and some small trees and shrubs in the landscaping.
      4.3(41)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Valley View Village

      2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    13. Entrance of Azria Health Park Place facility with a covered walkway, two benches on either side, brick walls, glass double doors, and potted plants near the entrance.
      3.5(42)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Azria Health Park Place

      2401 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    14. Exterior view of a multi-story brick apartment building with several windows. In front of the building is a well-maintained grassy area with bushes and a large tree with a hollow in its trunk. A sidewalk runs alongside the grass and trees.
      3.4(8)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Crestview Terrace Apartments

      916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    15. Exterior view of Wesley on Grand, a WesleyLife community, with Tudor-style and modern wings.
      4.1(91)
      $5,859 – $7,616+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      Wesley on Grand

      3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    16. The Lindens at Luther Park entrance sign with brick facade and landscaping.
      4.1(12)
      $5,527 – $7,185+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      The Gardens

      2910 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    17. Exterior view of a multi-story building with beige and brown siding, white columns supporting a covered porch, and several windows. There is a clear blue sky above and a parking area with cars in front. A handicap parking sign is visible near the porch.
      3.3(25)
      $5,237 – $6,808+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      Rose of Des Moines

      1330 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
    18. Front entrance of a single-story beige rehabilitation and care center building with a curved driveway and landscaped bushes and trees.
      3.3(33)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center

      1501 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    19. Aerial view of Village Assisted Living facility showing multiple connected buildings with beige and brick exteriors, surrounded by green lawns, trees, parking areas, and nearby roads.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Village Assisted Living

      2555 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    20. 5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Southview SR

      504 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    21. 5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Southridge Senior Residences

      1120 Cummins Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
    22. 5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Corinthian Gardens

      1011 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    23. 5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Windsor Place

      6300 School, Windsor Heights, IA 50302
    24. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Highland Park Manor

      3717 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
    25. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Stonecrest Apartments

      3330 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    26. $4,962 – $5,954+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Accura Healthcare of Carlisle

      685 Cole St, Carlisle, IA 50047
    27. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Elsie Mason Manor

      430 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    28. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Carlisle Villa

      695 Cole St, Carlisle, IA 50047
    29. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Pine Acres

      1499 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
    30. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Hickory Grove Apartments

      4010 E. 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Cost of assisted living in Des Moines, Iowa

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$5,865$3,179$5,410
    Assisted Living$6,260$3,179$5,563
    Memory Care$7,076$5,897

    * Prices shown are average monthly costs within a 20-mile radius

    Consider other types of facilities in Des Moines, IA

    • Assisted Living

      For seniors who may need some help with daily activities

    • Memory Care

      A safe, supervised community supporting people living with dementia

    • Skilled Nursing

      For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery.

    • Board And Care Homes

      Homes in residential neighborhoods providing daily care for a small number of residents

    • Continuing Care Retirement Communities

      For seniors who want to age in place as their care needs evolve, offering everything from independent living to full nursing care.

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