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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.
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.
A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help you find the perfect home care provider in Des Moines for you or your loved one.
Cost of Living in Des Moines, IA
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.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 93 | $992 | 18.4% spend over 30% of their income on rent | $123,403 | $49,999 | The top inheritance tax rate is 15% and there is no exemption threshold |
Local Medical Providers
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.
Climate and Weather
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%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76°F | 89°F (July) | 62°F (July) | 27°F | 39°F (February) | 14°F (January) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 42 (Good) | 59 in the month of December (Moderate) |
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.
Precipitation
| Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Average yearly snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3” | 7” (June) | 33” |
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.
2016 Presidential Election for Polk County
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 51.74% | 40.38% | 7.89% |
Population Statistics
| Population metro area | Population city proper | Population density | Population trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481,222 | 217,521 | 952 people per square mile | Shrinking at a rate of -0.07% |
Age
| Median | 55+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 23% | 10% | 5% | 3% |
Highest Level of Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 31% | 25% | 8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 65.4% | 4% |
Crime
| Total crimes | Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|---|
| 11,045 | 44 | 7 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7% | 71% | 14% | 18% | 6% | 6% |
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.