Fairmeadows Village Retirement Community sits right at 2625 Vine Street in West Des Moines, where folks 55 and older can live in well-kept apartments with their own balconies or patios, full-size refrigerator and range oven, and easy first-floor entry, and there's plenty of shared laundry space right on-site so you don't have to fuss with hauling things too far. The community has a big focus on helping seniors stay active and social, with scheduled activities all week, including educational events, entertainment, offsite trips, and plenty of ways to meet others and build friendships. There's a dining room where visitors can join residents for meals prepared by chefs and meal planners, so people don't have to eat alone unless they want to, and the kitchen uses good ingredients to help everyone stay healthy.
Fairmeadows offers independent living if you can still manage daily things on your own, but there's also assisted living where aides can help with getting dressed, bathing, and remembering medications, and for those who need more care, there's nursing home services, plus special support for memory care where trained staff help residents with Alzheimer's or dementia feel safe and less confused-and they keep the area secure so wandering isn't a worry. There's home care available too, which means you can have trained aides give you company and help with chores if you still want to live mostly on your own, and you can also get hospice and respite care if needed.
The community has a dentist that comes in, a nurse on call, a doctor on call, and a podiatrist who can help with foot problems, plus rehabilitation services like physical, speech, and occupational therapy, and nurses are on staff every day so help isn't far off. There's a fitness center, a community room for events, lots of outdoor and indoor areas to relax, and devotional services for those who want them, and Reese Marie Aveda Salon stays on-site for haircuts and beauty services, which makes things a little easier for folks who don't drive much anymore. Fairmeadows lets people bring their cats or dogs as long as they aren't too big, and the apartments have plenty of parking for residents and family who may stop by.
Transportation is one less thing to worry about since complimentary rides and public transit are both available, and the location sits close to hospitals, specialists, local events, pharmacies, and other things West Des Moines has to offer. Management is on-site with an office open during the week, and there's always someone to answer questions, plus an online resident portal for easy communication, and the grounds and common spaces get regular attention to keep them nice and safe.
The setting aims to be comfortable and free from daily home maintenance, and the services are flexible to suit individual needs, whether folks are there to be independent or need some support as they age. Fairmeadows Village accepts both men and women, offers wheelchair accessible showers, and supports people as they need more care, so you can stay as long as possible without having to move again.
