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Ramsey Village
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...
Edencrest at Riverwoods
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...
Acti-Kare of Davenport, IA
53rd St., Des Moines, IA 50313
Edencrest at Beaverdale
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...
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Prairie Hills of Des Moines
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....
The Shores at Pleasant Hill
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...
Senior Helpers - Urbandale, IA
2951 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Senior Helpers of Des Moines Iowa and surrounding communities provides non-medical companionship, homemaking services, personal care, and Dementia specialized in-home care for seniors helping them remain active and independent. The Senior Helpers team is available to provide these services during...
Edencrest at Green Meadows
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...
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
5837 Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
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...
Right at Home - Des Moines, IA
2600 University Ave. Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Edencrest at Siena Hills
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...
Home Care Assistance Des Moines - Johnston
9250 University Ave, Ste 116, Johnston, IA 50131
At Home Care Assistance, we are passionate about helping seniors live well in their own homes. We believe that older adults should be able to lead fulfilling lives regardless of their physical or mental limitations. Our elders have so much to offer the world, and should be treasured even as they...
Bickford of West Des Moines
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...
Woodlands Creek Senior Living
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...
A Plus Home Care Services - Ankeny, IA
2301 West First Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Independence Village of Ankeny
1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Welcome to Independence Village of Ankeny! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
Carlisle Center for Assisted Living
685 Cole Street, Carlisle, IA 50047
Holland Farms
2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211
Edencrest at The Legacy
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...
Home Care Agencies in Des Moines, IA
Home care, or in-home care, is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, and transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.
Cost of Home Care Agencies in Des Moines, IA
The median monthly cost of in-home care is around $4,957 in Des Moines and $4,767 in the state of Iowa, according to Genworth.
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Cost of Living
Des Moines is considered to be much more affordable than other similarly sized cities. The cost-of-living index is rated 14 points below the national average and the grocery index is rated 7 points below the national average. All index scores are based on a sliding scale with the national average set at 100.
Local Hospitals
The top hospitals that service Des Moines include:
- VA Central Iowa Health Care System – This government run community provides care to the region”s veterans. They offer acute care as well as specialized medical services including surgery, mental health care, and geriatric care.
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center – Consistently ranked as the top hospital in the city and one of the best in the state, this community offers a range of services across 875 staffed beds.
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital – This community provides care to a total of 224 staffed beds. They offer emergency and trauma treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, and home health care.
Weather and Climate
Des Moines has a hot-summer humid continental type of climate. This means that the city experiences four distinct seasons with extreme high temperatures in the summer and extreme low temperatures in the winter. The summers are humid and in the winter the city receives a high volume of snowfall. On average, the humidity level for Des Moines is roughly 70%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 75%.
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Air Quality
Moderate air quality conditions means that those who are unusually sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.
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Demographics and Values
Des Moines tends to lean liberal in most elections. This is due in part to the large population of college students that live there as well as the city being the capital of Iowa and the largest metropolitan area in the state.
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Miscellaneous
Des Moines is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community can participate in public life without fear of bigotry and discrimination.
Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation
As the capital of Iowa, Des Moines combines midwest charm and metropolitan sensibilities to create a city that is filled with arts and culture. Dominating the skyline of the historic East Village neighborhood is the gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building. Located nearby is the Des Moines Art Center which houses a wide collection of contemporary works as well as the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The park is host to a number of annual events including the Des Moines Art Festival and the 80/35 Music Festival. The Downtown Farmers Market also features live music as well as local goods and produce. The Salisbury House and Gardens is another popular venue that also features tours of the estate that highlight the architecture, local history, and regional biodiversity.
For those who enjoy outdoor recreation there are a number of excellent parks located within the city limits. These include the Des Moines Water Park which features a beautiful garden filled with fountains and other water displays. Walnut Woods state park is one of the largest parks in the city, spanning over 260-acres and miles of walking trails. The Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens features a pagoda, ponds, and a large collection of sculptures and outdoor art exhibits. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has outdoor and indoor gardens and a large geodesic dome.
Transportation
Mass transit is available in the city through the Des Moines Area Regional Transit authority or DART which operates 26 routes throughout the city and surrounding metropolitan areas. Greyhound buses also connect Des Moines with regional transit hubs in Minneapolis, Detroit, and Chicago.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek, Home Care Assistance Des Moines - Johnston and Edencrest at The Legacy are the top rated home care agencies near Des Moines, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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