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3801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

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4 star
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3 star
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Family/friend
4.5
I thinks so far it's been good.
I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think anyone is perfect but they do a good job.

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3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Retirement Campus in Des Moines, IA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

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Memory Care

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Amenities
at 3801 Grand Retirement Campus

Healthcare Services

  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Special Dining Programs

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Light Therapy Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Catholic Services
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Men's Club
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Holiday Parties
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Stretching Classes
  • Bridge Club
  • Karaoke
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Art Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • Activities Off-site
  • Other Religious Services
  • Live Musical Performances

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1 bedroom
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Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Reviews

for 3801 Grand Retirement Campus

2Review score17 reviews
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5 star
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4 star
29%
3 star
12%
2 star
12%
1 star
6%
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A Place for Mom has scored 3801 Grand Retirement Campus with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, 3801 Grand Retirement Campus has 17 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.8 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.8
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
3.9
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0
Activities
3.8
Value for Cost
3.8
A Place for Mom has scored 3801 Grand Retirement Campus with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, 3801 Grand Retirement Campus has 17 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.8 out of 5.
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1-17 of 17 reviews
Loving N - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 2, 2023
2.0
Mixed Review
It’s been a frustrating experience since my siblings and I moved our parent here and we have learned a lot! The staff is friendly and they do try to do activities - although some are of little interest or repeated (trip to a farm). The food is not good. They say “low sodium” but it is the same food, chicken breast or salad option. I can’t tell you how many times they serve hot dogs. For $[removed] a month I don’t expect to see that on a menu. Our parent just got a [removed]% increase to their rent with 36 days notice. No one wants to move in Iowa in December and I’m sure they count on this. Recently they build a new apartment building - nothing to do with seniors. They host parties and cater breakfast and events. In talking to others we are certain the rate increase is going toward the higher taxes they must pay with the new building. In all, it is disappointing and we are looking to move.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
2
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
1
Value for Cost
1
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
October 3, 2016
3.0
Verified Review
Not the right place
The staff was cordial and answered all my questions. The only thing that really turned me and my loved one away was the old neighborhood that the community is in. The community is kept clean and neat just was not a good fit for my loved one.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
August 16, 2016
4.0
Verified Review
A lovely Tour With Kind People
My tour of this community went well. The tour guide was very kind and friendly. They showed me all around the community and everything looked great. The staff I met was helpful and attentive. It was a lovely tour and I enjoyed it.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 9, 2016
4.0
Verified Review
We are very pleased so far
We are very pleased so far. The food and activities seem to be okay. They are very good to her.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 24, 2015
4.5
Verified Review
I thinks so far it's been good.
I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think anyone is perfect but they do a good job.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 21, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
It's been a good move.
It's been a good move. Any concerns that have come up have been resolved. The food seems to be pretty good. I would give them a five so far. We are happy with them.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 14, 2015
4.0
Verified Review
still working
At this point we are still working with 3801 Grand Retirement Campus to care for the needs of our father. They are receptive but I would say it still has a ways to go. We are working with them on it. As far as activities I don't think there are enough for what his needs are really. Perhaps his mental deficiency is below what the other residents are.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
3
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 8, 2015
4.0
Verified Review
3801 Grand - Des Moines, IA
Dad is very happy here. His apartment is comfortable, the size is suitable for him, and the entire complex is always very clean. The care he gets is very good. He's been there only a short time so we're still teaching the staff what his needs are. Staff is very nice to him and they seem very respectful. We had a couple maintenance problems when he first moved in and we had to request they be fixed several times but when they finally got around to it they did a very good job. All in all, Dad is happy here and we are happy with his care.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Robert Stephens - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 31, 2015
0.5
Says one thing, does another.
Our experience with 3801 Grand in Des Moines has been very mixed. Kept my Mom active and involved. Very serious language gap with employees working directly with residents. Was told by 3801 Grand they could care for my Mom through the stages of Alzheimers. We have been informed she cannot return after she was taken to the hospital. We are now disparately trying to find a quality facility to care for my Mom. Anyone that has worked with Alzheimer patients knows, changing their environment is much more confusing and difficult for them.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
1
Care Services
2.5
Activities
3
anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
August 25, 2015
4.5
Find One on Your Own
THere was no connection between A Place for Mom and my association with 3801 Grand retirement community. I found this place on my own when driving on Grand Ave in Des Moines. I have my independent living apartment that is a part of the 3801 Grand community. I have been here for one month and find everything to be very satisfactory. Have had limited opportunities to become acquainted with other residents, but the associations developed have been pleasant. Having dinner served every evening is wonderful--well prepared, delicious food. Administrators appear to have the well-being of residents as the top priority. Very pleased to be here.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
July 22, 2015
5.0
very impressed with the operation of this one. It is smaller. Doesn't seem quite as institutional. Some benefits to being downtown. Rooms seem larger than others I have visited. all rooms except first floor have decks,
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
July 14, 2014
5.0
Verified Review
Great Place - remodeling is...
Great Place - remodeling is being done right now to improve their community dining room and meeting center. Paula was a great person to show us around. Bob and I were verify impressed.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Mark Wagoner - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 16, 2014
5.0
Exceeded our expectations
Our mother moved into an apartment for a 2 month trial and stayed in her new home for many years. The loving staff helped her with her personal care and homemaking duties which gave her a renewed self confidence. She became more independent without the ongoing concerns of health and home. Mom flourished with the social aspect of her new life and participated in many of the activities. We found she was much happier than she had been in years. She received all of the support she needed in the final stages of her life. We received the peace of mind that comes with the right care.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 15, 2014
3.0
look beyond the flowers
We have had issues with the apartment not being ready on move in. Language barriers, not getting a bath when it should have been given going 10 days between, Expecting a person with demtia to answer open ended questions. Most of the staff is friendly the food is excellent. We needed fewer sorrys and more fixes
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
August 6, 2013
5.0
Verified Review
Great Food
While we were here they treated us very well and they looked after us very well. The food was very good. They would give you a menu that you could pick what you would want and then they would bring it to you, they even had lobster meals on the menu a couple of times during our short stay. The people here were very nice from the staff to the residents. It seemed like they were happy to work here and live here. We were very happy with them and would recommend them to anyone.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 2, 2013
2.0
Verified Review
There' s a gap between what they say ...
There' s a gap between what they say they'll do versus what actually gets done. For example, my mother's cable TV was 2 weeks getting set up when they said it would be ready on move-in, and no one is monitoring her bathing and dressing. She spent 3 days in the same clothes before getting any attention.
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
2
Activities
2
Satisfied Daughter - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 12, 2013
4.0
Verified Review
Feels like home
Really like the area the setting is very beautiful. Plenty of patios to sit at and relax. Lots of flowers surrounding the community. Really feels like home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
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