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707 Highway 57, Parkersburg, IA 50665
Parker Place is a vibrant community that feels like home. We are the perfect place for active individuals who simply want a comfortable, secure and enjoyable place to live. For those residents who require more personalized care, our staff can assist you so that you can still be part of an active...
1831 East Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
CountryHouse in Council Bluffs was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and...
2323 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220
Innovative, Personalized, and Christ-Centered - Perry Lutheran HomePerry Lutheran Home in Perry, Iowa is Your Christian, Caring Community offering a Continuum of Care for your loved one to meet their changing needs. Perry Lutheran Home offers education and expertise, home care, assisted living,...
19999 St. Joseph's Dr, Centerville, IA 52544
334 N Westview Dr, Osceola, IA 50213
604 E Hillcrest Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...
3005 F Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
The Views Senior Living is proud to be locally owned! For the last 14 years, The Views has built a reputation of trusted quality care as the premier assisted living provider in Cedar Rapids and innovative leaders in a one-of-a-kind healing design memory care program. Their current locations,...
2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211
901 South Mentzer Rd, Robins, IA 52328
Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is certified by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. The Robins based community features private assisted living and memory care apartments as well as common areas, including a central dining room with restaurant style dining, exercise room,...
5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Prairie Hills Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes away....
203 11th St, Manning, IA 51455
1709 W Prairie St, Creston, IA 50801
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Journey Senior Living of Ankeny is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community serving Ankeny, Iowa and surrounding communities. We provide the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence but may require some assistance with activities of daily living.Opened November 2016. Journey...
1 Pennsylvania Pl, Ottumwa, IA 52501
6750 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
Edencrest at Green Meadows is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies.We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Green Meadows. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of all-inclusive amenities when you reserve your apartment today. Ask...
3000 W Madison Ave, Suite 500, Fairfield, IA 52556
SunnyBrook Assisted Living 'all the comforts of home...without the worry!' . Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, supportive services and health care designed to meet the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living (ADLs). These services include- but...
1302 E 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Shirlee's Retirement Home offers a lot of services for the elderly in Indianola, Iowa. Not only are they focused on their nursing home, but also have assisted living, senior community, and is a micro community. The nursing home facility of Shirlee's Retirement Home offers help to those in need on...
5710 Dean Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Edencrest at Beaverdale is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies. Built by Hubbell Realty Company. We are committed to providing Red Carpet treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Beaverdale. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of all-inclusive amenities when you...
505 Enterprise Dr SW, Independence, IA 50644
Prairie Hills is conveniently located right off of Highway 20 in Independence. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments offer comfort, privacy and available health care assistance during the many stages of retirement. We pride ourselves on providing a flexible Individualized Service Plan...
2067 Highway 4, Panora, IA 50216
The Lakeside Village is an absolutely beautiful 64- apartment, senior living community located in Panora, Iowa right on the east side of Lake Panorama. The community is a wonderful choice for seniors who want to retain their much-needed independence, while not having to worry about the hassles of...
908 S Park Ln, Knoxville, IA 50138
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310
Ramsey Village Continuing Care Retirement Community located on 10-acres of beautiful landscapped land provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a...
2602 Fifield Rd, Pella, IA 50219
At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling our residents’ wants and needs is our highest priority. We offer independent living, assisted living and...
455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Edencrest at Siena Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is your community of choice in Ankeny! We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Siena Hills. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality; it is our way of life! Our 'Resident...
17504 Mahogany, Carroll, IA 51401
2907 South 6th Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
At Glenwood Place, we know the difference between truly living life to its fullest and just getting by. In fact, we playfully and lovingly refer to our community as a 'cruise ship on land!' Our proven track record of excellent care and premier lifestyle is the perfect fit for any retiree. From...
3510 NW Abilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
The Bridges at Ankeny offers high-quality services and accommodations for older adults throughout Central Iowa. Situated on 13 acres we offer a range of senior living services that include Assisted Living Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Respite Care, and Hospice....
95 D Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Arlington Place of Grundy Center is professionally managed by Senior Housing Companies. We are committed to providing Red Carpet Treatment for everyone who lives, works and visits Arlington Place. Red Carpet Treatment is more than simple hospitality, it's our way of life. Our 'Resident First'...
1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling your wants and needs is our highest priority. Our community offers independent living, assisted living,...
173 E. Rochester, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Prairie Hills at Ottumwa is an assisted living community in Ottumwa, Iowa. Ottumwa is a historical city known as the 'City of Bridges'. Established in the mid-1800s Ottumwa respects its strong cultural and historical significance while also providing residents with all the luxuries of modern...
6132 Northeast 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Courtyard Estates will support you in living in an environment that promotes choice, independence and dignity with the added benefit of safety and security. Our Courtyard Estates Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is a designated memory care community and puts the focus on serving your loved with...
1209 S High Street PO Box 56, Grant City, MO 64456
12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325
At Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community, we offer 3 different levels of care to meet our residents wants and needs ranging from independent living to memory care. Independent Living Woodlands Creek Independent Living opened in 2005 and expanded in 2008. Our independent living setting...
800 East Ratliff Ave, Red Oak, IA 51566
Why spend another winter alone? Move to Arlington Place and join in on all the wonderful activities that are offered right in their community. Feel secure with 24 hour a day monitoring system and Registered Nurse available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Just some of the services included in your...
601 Hawthorne Crossing Drive SE, Bondurant, IA 50035
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing been a staple in the Bondurant Commuity for nearly a decade. We are a locally owned community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Our motto is 'Rolling out the Red Carpet'! Which we do not only to our residents, but our staff and guests as...
817 South Country Club Rd., Maryville, MO 64468
2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211
Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...
5710 Gibson Dr, NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
CountryHouse in Cedar Rapids was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a...
501 12th St, Perry, IA 50220
Spring Valley Campus Assisted LivingAssisted living at is finest! Enjoy beautiful living quarters, excellent dining options, a variety of activities, outdoor patio, and more. Truly relax and live worry free at Spring Valley assisted living campus - conveniently connected to Dallas County Hospital...
1275 W Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty, IA 52317
Discover Keystone Place at Forevergreen, a new rental independent living and assisted living community:* Monthly rental with no large entrance fee or buy in* Spacious, well-appointed one and two bedroom/two bathroom independent living apartment homes complete with full kitchens* Exceptional...
5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage. As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings. The options offered too much or too little — none met her...
765 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Boyson Heights is a community that encompasses everything necessary to live a maintenance-free, active and engaged lifestyle. Regardless of the lifestyle option you choose you will find the warm experience and opportunities you’ve been looking for, along with 14 different spacious and affordable...
1300 28th St, Perry, IA 50220
Rowley Masonic Community is a free standing continuing care retirement community located in Perry Iowa, 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Rowley has been part of the Perry community since 1957. All levels of senior care can be found in one location! 2014 Rowley opened a new 72,000 square feet nurisng...
2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...
525 South 60th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
Here at MorningStar Senior Living Community,our reputation of excellence and authenticity sets us above the rest. We pride ourselves on our ability to incorporate faith in our everyday responsibilities. We offer 56 Assisted Living Suites and 29 Memory Care suites. We are located in a prime spot...
8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
The Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center facility was opened in December, 2012, and is located in beautiful Urbandale, a suburb of the capital city of Des Moines, the largest city in Iowa. As part of JEA Senior Living, Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a family member of a group...
5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage. As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings. The options offered too much or too little — none met her...
1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Welcome to The Shores of Pleasant Hill. We provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care — a flexible range of support, without a buy-in. The building is remarkable; up on a hill, overlooking Copper Creek Lake. Likewise, the interior has many comforts, and...
2102 S Market St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
Memory care services provide healthcare to people who require specialized memory care. A memory care community utilizes caregivers who have received annually trained in aiding persons with cognitive impairments, an inability to make basic healthcare choices, and dementia. Seniors live in private rooms or shared apartments. Structured activities are provided by staff members educated specifically on caring for those with memory impairments. Alzheimer’s living communities maintain alarm systems to limit roaming ; a symptom of the disease. The annual median cost for a private room is around $82,537 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $76,103 . Iowa has specific statutes associated with this type of community. The The Department of Inspections and Appeals and Health communities Division governs this type of community.
The total cost of living can be a major influence when determining which community meets the needs of you or your loved one. Monthly, the median cost of rent in West Des Moines is about $1,266 and the median home value in West Des Moines is $202,601. The rent burden for West Des Moines is around 15.4% of the average monthly income.
Out of the total city population, 51.1% are female and 48.9% are male. The median age of West Des Moines is 35 years old. In West Des Moines, 6.2% live in poverty, 3.4% do not have health insurance, 4.3% consider themselves widows, and 74.9% participate in the labor force. West Des Moines has a population density of 537 people per square mile. The total population of West Des Moines consists of 65,608 people. Of the population of West Des Moines 18.7% have a graduate degree, 55.2% have a college degree, and 13.4% have a high-school diploma. Racially, the population of West Des Moines is 1.8% mixed race, 86.4% white, 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.7% other or not specified, 5.5% Hispanic, 7.1% Asian, 0.1% Native American, and 3.8% black. In West Des Moines, 5.7% of the population are veterans of the United States military.
Residents of Iowa enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 32nd in the United States. Overall, Iowa ranks 14th in quality of life and 20th in healthcare compared to other US states. There are 120 hospitals and 75 health centers that service a population of 3,168,703. Mercy Hospital, St. Lukes Hospital, and And Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. In terms of resources, Iowa has a cost of living index of 91.8, a grocery index rating of 95.9, and a housing index rating of 79.6. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average.
Thirty-six percent of Iowa residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 5,107 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-28%, Mainline Protestant-30%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Iowa there are 289 masonic lodges. The state has a median age of 38 and 30% of its population being over the age of 55. During the latest presidential election, 51% voted for the Republican candidate while 42% voted for the Democratic candidate. In terms of diversity, Iowa ranks 43rd in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly.
The average temperature in the winter falls to around 22F. The average high winter temperature is around 40F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 4F during the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 72F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 88F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 55F during the month of June. The average air quality index rating in Iowa is 41.2 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 53.8 AQI. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 6.46 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Iowa is around 2.93 inches. On average, the humidity rating for Iowa is around 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 78%. While residents of Iowa mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Iowa can include floods and earthquakes (high).
The state of Iowa has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Arrowgrass, cinnamon ferns, tumblegrass, and twinleaf. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the black wolf, the coyote, the lynx, or the porcupine. The state animal of Iowa is the eastern goldfinch.
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The Gardens of Cedar Rapids, Arlington Place of Grundy Center and Edencrest at The Legacy are the top rated memory care facilities near West Des Moines, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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