The best independent living facilities in Des Moines, IA

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    1. Front exterior view of Independence Village of Des Moines, showing a circular driveway with a landscaped island in the center featuring colorful flowers and a flagpole with an American flag. The building is a multi-story structure with large windows and surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
      $1,909 – $3,179+4.4 (151)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Independence Village of Des Moines

      4610 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
    2. Exterior view of a senior living facility featuring a Tudor-style building with multiple windows and a brick facade, alongside a modern white building with a sloped metal roof entrance and stairs leading up to it.
      $5,859 – $7,616+4.1 (67)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      Wesley on Grand, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

      3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
    3. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility building surrounded by green trees and shrubs under a clear blue sky.
      $5,717 – $7,432+4.1 (35)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      3801 Grand Retirement Campus

      3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
    4. Exterior view of a brick senior living facility building with large windows and a covered entrance. Two people in blue scrubs are walking near the entrance. There are trees and bushes around the building, and the scene is lit by warm sunlight.
      Pricing on request3.9 (60)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Luther Park Community

      1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316
    5. Aerial view of Village Assisted Living facility showing multiple connected buildings with beige and brick exteriors, surrounded by green lawns, trees, parking areas, and nearby roads.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Village Assisted Living

      2555 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317
    6. Exterior view of The Rose of Des Moines Senior Residences building with a clear blue sky. The building has a combination of beige siding and red brick walls with multiple windows. In the foreground, there is a sign with a rose graphic that reads 'The Rose Of Des Moines Senior Residences.'
      $5,237 – $6,808+3.0 (19)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      Rose of Des Moines

      1330 19th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314
    7. A large senior living facility building with multiple windows and a brick and siding exterior, situated on a grassy hill with a paved walkway leading towards a lake in the background under a clear blue sky.
      $5,851 – $7,606+4.3 (30)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Immanuel: Copper Shores Village

      1500 Edgewater Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
    8. Aerial view of a multi-story building with a large patio area featuring round tables and chairs with umbrellas. The building has a balcony on the second floor with additional seating. Surrounding the patio is a white fence and landscaped greenery. The building exterior is a combination of brick and light-colored siding.
      $5,527 – $7,185+4.0 (11)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      The Gardens

      2910 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA, 50316
    9. Entrance of Azria Health Park Place facility with a covered walkway, two benches on either side, brick walls, glass double doors, and potted plants near the entrance.
      Pricing on request3.7 (37)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Azria Health Park Place

      2401 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA, 50316
    10. Exterior view of a single-story white senior living facility building with a gray roof, multiple windows, a curved concrete walkway leading to the entrance, green lawn, and landscaping with shrubs and flowers under a partly cloudy sky.
      $5,583 – $6,699+4.3 (46)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Holland Farms Senior Living

      2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA, 50211
    11. A large historic brick building with a tall pointed tower and arched entrance, surrounded by green trees and a well-maintained lawn under a cloudy sky.
      Pricing on request4.1 (131)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Ramsey Village Continuing Care

      1611 27th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310
    12. Front exterior view of a large multi-story senior living facility building with beige and brown walls, multiple windows, and a covered entrance. There are a few cars parked in front and some small trees and shrubs in the landscaping.
      Pricing on request4.0 (14)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Valley View Village

      2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317
    13. Exterior view of a senior living facility named Calvin Community showing a red brick building with multiple floors, a covered entrance, a white car parked in front, green trees, and a sign that reads 'Calvin West Entrance'.
      Pricing on request4.6 (68)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Calvin Community

      4210 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
    14. Exterior view of a multi-story residential building with numerous windows and balconies. In front of the building, there are trees with green and pink foliage, a small water fountain, and steps leading up to the entrance.
      Pricing on request4.5 (52)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Scottish Rite Park

      2909 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
    15. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Plymouth Place

      4111 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
    16. Stone sign for Vintage Cooperative of Altoona with an American flag on top, located on a grassy area next to a sidewalk. Residential buildings and a house are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
      Pricing on request5.0 (5)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Classic 55+ Community of Altoona CP

      Classic 55 Community of Altoona CP, 1427 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA, 50009
    17. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Pine Acres

      1499 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
    18. Pricing on request5.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Windsor Place

      6300 School, Windsor Heights, IA, 50302
    19. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      East View Manor

      3700 E 31st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317
    20. Pricing on request5.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Southview SR

      504 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
    21. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Virginia Park

      2111 East Virginia Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50320
    22. Pricing on request4.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Prime Towers Apartments and Nursing Home

      600 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
    23. Pricing on request4.0 (3)
      suite
      independent living

      Shelly Rose Estates

      3721 Indianola Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50320
    24. Exterior view of a multi-story brick apartment building with several windows. In front of the building is a well-maintained grassy area with bushes and a large tree with a hollow in its trunk. A sidewalk runs alongside the grass and trees.
      Pricing on request3.4 (8)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Crestview Terrace Apartments

      916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
    25. Pricing on request5.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Southridge Senior Residences

      1120 Cummins Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315
    26. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Baker Creek Senior Living Apartments

      2024 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
    27. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      City View Residential

      1725 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
    28. Pricing on request3.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Southridge Village I

      1200 Cummins Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315
    29. Pricing on request5.0 (1)
      suite
      independent living

      Corinthian Gardens

      1011 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
    30. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Luther Park/Rose Glen Apartments

      2824 E. 16th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316
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    Cost of assisted living in Des Moines, Iowa

    Studio1 Bedroom2 BedroomsSemi-Private
    Independent Living—$5,865$3,179$5,410
    Assisted Living—$6,260$3,179$5,563
    Memory Care—$7,076—$5,897

    * Prices shown are average monthly costs within a 20-mile radius

    Consider other types of facilities in Des Moines, IA

    • Assisted Living

      For seniors who may need some help with daily activities

    • Memory Care

      A safe, supervised community supporting people living with dementia

    • Skilled Nursing

      For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery.

    • Board And Care Homes

      Homes in residential neighborhoods providing daily care for a small number of residents

    • Continuing Care Retirement Communities

      For seniors who want to age in place as their care needs evolve, offering everything from independent living to full nursing care.

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