The best senior living facilities in West Des Moines, IA

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    1. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Pine Acres

      1499 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
    2. Pricing on request5.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Windsor Place

      6300 School, Windsor Heights, IA, 50302
    3. A kitchen with wooden cabinets, black refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. The countertop extends into a breakfast bar with a lamp and decorative items on it. The floor is wooden, and there is a clock on the wall.
      Pricing on request4.6 (5)
      suite
      independent living

      Alice Place Apartments

      255 SE Brick, Waukee, IA, 50263
    4. 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.
      Pricing on request3.4 (8)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Crestview Terrace Apartments

      916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
    5. 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.
      Pricing on request5.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

      2929 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310
    6. Pricing on request3.0 (4)
      suite
      assisted living, skilled nursing

      Fountain West Health Center

      1501 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
    7. Exterior view of Independence Village of Waukee senior living facility during early evening with a covered entrance supported by stone pillars, well-maintained landscaping, and a clear sky.
      Pricing on request4.5 (191)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Independence Village of Waukee

      1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA, 50263
    8. Exterior view of Meadowview of Clive senior living facility showing a large building with multiple windows, a covered entrance with wooden beams, an American flag on a flagpole, landscaped greenery, and a sign with the facility name and address 3300.
      Pricing on request5.0 (5)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Meadowview of Clive

      3300 Berkshire Pkwy, Clive, IA, 50325
    9. Pricing on request4.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Sugarcreek Senior Apartments

      1600 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263
    10. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Candleridge Apartments

      200 Laurel Ave., Waukee, IA, 50263
    11. Indoor parking garage with several parked cars along the sides and concrete pillars supporting the ceiling with exposed pipes and lighting fixtures.
      Pricing on request5.0 (7)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Thomas Place At Waukee

      560 SE Brick Dr, Waukee, IA, 50263
    12. Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living

      Legacy Pointe of Waukee

      Legacy Pointe Blvd., Waukee, IA, 50263
    13. Pricing on request2.3 (3)
      suite
      independent living

      Fairmeadows Village Retirement Community

      2625 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
    14. Front exterior of the Glen Meadows senior living building — a three-story complex with a central entrance and American flag, parking area, and grassy foreground.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Glen Meadows

      850 South 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
    15. Pricing on request
      suite

      The Courtyards at Shadow Creek

      Douglas Parkway, Clive, IA, 50325
    16. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Village At Legacy Pointe Nursing Facility

      1645 South East Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA, 50263
    17. Pricing on request3.9 (34)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Karen Acres Health Care Center

      3605 Elm Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322
    18. $4,822 – $5,786+1.0 (1)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Lifespace Communities

      4201 Corporate Dr, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
    19. Exterior view of a senior living facility named The Lodge of Ashworth, showing a brick building with a red canopy over the entrance, surrounded by trees and greenery on a sunny day.
      $4,269 – $5,122+4.8 (80)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Elite Lodge of Ashworth

      909 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
    20. Front entrance of a single-story care building with a curved walkway, landscaping, bench, and signage by the door.
      Pricing on request4.0 (1)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center

      1501 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
    21. Well-lit modern community building entrance and facade at dusk with warm exterior lighting.
      Pricing on request4.0 (68)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

      9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
    22. $5,674 – $6,808+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care

      Waukee Memory Care

      1505 South East Laurel Street, Waukee, IA, 50263
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    Cost of assisted living in West Des Moines, Iowa

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living—$6,070$3,589$5,684
    Assisted Living—$6,163$3,589$5,594
    Memory Care—$7,216—$6,014

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

    Consider other types of facilities in West Des Moines, IA

    • Independent Living

      For older adults who want to enjoy a carefree retirement in a community of their peers

    • 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.

    Nearby Cities

    1. Clive senior living

      4.4 mi
      97 facilities$5,841/mo

    2. Cumming senior living

      4.6 mi
      24 facilities$6,113/mo

    3. Windsor Heights senior living

      5 mi
      128 facilities$6,067/mo

    4. Urbandale senior living

      6 mi
      108 facilities$5,889/mo

    5. Norwalk senior living

      6.3 mi
      22 facilities$6,232/mo

    6. Waukee senior living

      6.4 mi
      44 facilities$7,186/mo

    7. Van Meter senior living

      8.7 mi
      3 facilities

    8. Grimes senior living

      8.7 mi
      67 facilities$6,126/mo

    9. Des Moines senior living

      8.9 mi
      90 facilities$6,259/mo

    10. Johnston senior living

      10 mi
      62 facilities$5,311/mo

    11. Spring Hill senior living

      11.8 mi
      19 facilities$6,298/mo

    12. Saylorville senior living

      11.9 mi
      93 facilities$5,731/mo

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