Arbor Heights at University in Des Moines, Iowa, sits across from the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and provides both assisted living and skilled nursing care as part of the University Park and Arbor Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. The property offers several types of rooms including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private apartments, all with telephones and furnishings, allowing residents to enjoy privacy and comfort while having support nearby. The community handles different care needs, including non-ambulatory care, ADL assistance, medication management, and specialized incontinence support, with staff always onsite to help with eating, bathing, dressing, transferring, and toileting.
This community offers assisted living, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, adult respite care, and Alzheimer's care, with medically supervised services such as physical, occupational, speech, and infusion therapy available, plus insulin monitoring and help moving from bed to wheelchair, making it adaptable for changing health needs. Residents can use housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, meal preparation with special diets, and transportation, along with concierge services. For recreation, Arbor Heights has indoor common areas, a dining room, a movie room, an arts room, and an activity calendar with game nights, social hours, outings, fitness classes, clubs, and resident-run events, keeping people engaged and connected.
The grounds offer walking paths, gardens, wide wheelchair-accessible walkways, and a barber/salon. Pet-friendly living is possible, with some restrictions. Apartment living supports independence, but 24-hour supervision, an emergency alert system, and a 24-hour call system are always available if help is needed. Residents can pay for services through Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and commercial insurance, with fee structures for various care needs and services. Arbor Heights has advice and planning services to help families understand their options. Located near public transportation and the riverfront parks, the community makes it easy to access medical care, enjoy neighborhood amenities, and schedule tours for those considering a move.
