Des Moines Assisted Living

Des Moines Assisted Living / Senior Living Options

Des Moines regularly makes the lists: "Most Livable City," "Quality of Life," "All-America City," and "Cheapest Cities." To this list should be added "Cheapest Assisted Living," because this city along the Des Moines River is a bargain.

The overall cost of living in Des Moines is 10% below the national average. In Iowa, single retirees can exclude up to up to $6,000 ($12,000 for married couples) of retirement-plan distributions from state income taxes. The state and local tax burden is 9.5%. Inheritance taxes range from 1% to 15%.

While the Hawkeye State isn't the most tax-friendly place to live, its long-term care prices are dirt cheap. A private, one-bedroom in a Des Moines assisted living facility averages $2,808 a month, according to a recent Genworth Financial survey on long-term care. The national average is $3,261. A private room in a nursing home averages $159 a day on average--a semi-private averages $155. These nursing home costs put Des Moines at 25% below the national average.

The Health Facilities Division of the Department of Inspections and Appeals regulates Iowa's assisted living and other senior care facilities such as nursing homes. At their website, you'll find inspection reports and findings of complaint investigations for all licensed facilities in the state.

To receive all those previously mentioned accolades, Des Moines must have pretty impressive amenities. Here's a partial list: the 110,000-square-foot Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater; the Des Moines Botanical Center with its 15,000 exotic plants; the Blank Park Zoo; the annual Des Moines Arts Festival in June, Iowa State Fair in August, and the World Food Festival in October. May through October, visit Downtown Farmers' Market.

If you want to expand your search, use our advanced option. Enter a city or town outside of Des Moines or search by type of care (assisted living, nursing homes, etc.).

Des Moines Senior Care: Quick Facts

Assisted living (state avg, monthly)$2,940
Nursing home, semi-private (monthly)$4,620
Nursing home, private room (monthly)$5,070
In-home homemaker (monthly)$3,720
In-home health aide (monthly)$3,960
Adult day care (monthly)$1,150
Addington Place of Des Moines

Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320

📞 (515) 256-9143

Addington Place of Des Moines is a 55 community with a focus on senior living in Des Moines, IA. Our retirement community has various living options for senior living including assisted living, Memory Care, and...

Bickford of Urbandale

Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Pl
Urbandale, IA 50322-1877

📞 (515) 331-3000

Family-owned assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Urbandale. Help your loved one live happier, healthier - longer.

Bickford of West Des Moines

Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr
West Des Moines, IA 50265-5353

📞 (515) 327-9400

Family-owned assisted living, independent living, and memory care in West Des Moines. Help your loved one live happier, healthier - longer.

Calvin Community

Calvin Community

4210 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310-3395

📞 515-277-6141

Calvin Community is a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community providing a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, health center and memory care. Calvin provides services in a...

Prairie Hills of Des Moines

Prairie Hills of Des Moines

2680 East Payton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320

📞 515-256-9143

Did you know that many seniors experience an improvement in their physical, mental, and emotional health after moving into a Senior Living Community. The recently completed Prairie Hills Assisted Living Community in...

Ramsey Village

Ramsey Village

1611 27th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310

📞 (515) 274-3612

Ramsey Village located in Des Moines, Iowa is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. We offer Exceptional Independent Living, Personalized Assisted Living, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, and Skilled Nursing Care...

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