Best Assisted Living in Des Moines, Iowa
7 communities found
Des Moines offers 7 assisted living communities, all residential in size, with 6 of them rated and an average score of 4.1 drawn from 234 reviews read. One published price stands at $4,500 a month. All 7 communities report social activities, emergency call systems, 24-hour staff, gathering spaces, housekeeping and wheelchair access, and most also list medication management and restaurant style dining.
- 7communities
- 4.1average rating, 6 rated
- 234family reviews read
Addington Place of Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa
4.7(81)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
From $4,400/moStoryPoint Beaverdale
Des Moines, Iowa
4.3(63)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Sage Independence
Des Moines, Iowa
5(1)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
3801 Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care
Des Moines, Iowa
4.3(6)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Luther Park Community
Des Moines, Iowa
3.9(56)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $4,350/moStoryPoint Riverwoods
Des Moines, Iowa
3.7(15)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Rose of Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa
3.4(12)
Assisted Living
Best-rated assisted living in Des Moines
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.7 (81 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Addington Place of Des Moines is praised for warm, attentive staff, good food and cleanliness, though some reviewers cite understaffing and memory care communication issues.
- 2
4.3 (63 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 80 units
StoryPoint Beaverdale draws praise for friendly frontline staff and good food, but some families report management, billing and staffing concerns in memory care.
- 3
3801 Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care
4.3 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- 4
3.9 (56 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Luther Park Community is described as caring and faith-centered with helpful staff and good food value, though some families report communication lapses and one hygiene concern.
- 5
3.7 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
StoryPoint Riverwoods gets mixed reviews: some families praise warm staff and food, others report safety failures and communication breakdowns in memory care.
- 6
3.4 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living
Rose of Des Moines is called caring and clean with roomy apartments and above and beyond staff, though one reviewer described rude interactions.
What families say about assisted living in Des Moines
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Des Moines communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise activities and social life (86% of 7 communities), caring and attentive staff (71%), and the building and grounds (71%), with food and dining and value for money each mentioned by 57%. On the concern side, staff attitude comes up in 71% of communities, communication with families in 57%, and staffing levels, turnover and safety each in 43%.
Praised most
- Activities and social life 86%
- Caring, attentive staff 71%
- Building and grounds 71%
- Food and dining 57%
- Value for money 57%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 71%
- Communication with families 57%
- Staffing levels and turnover 43%
- Safety 43%
“I recently toured StoryPoint in Beaverdale. The facility is beautiful and the staff was very friendly and helpful without a heavy sales pitch. They were just there to help and answer questions as I navigated the process.”
“Addington Place is a beautiful community always clean, food looks great. The employees are one of a kind and the best in the business I know. They treat every resident like they are most important. Keep up the great work. 👍”
Assisted Living in Des Moines: the figures
- •Most common amenities: social activities (7), emergency call system (7), 24-hour staff (7), gathering / activity spaces (7), housekeeping (7), wheelchair accessible (7).
How families pay for assisted living in Iowa
Most families in Iowa start by paying privately, drawing on savings, retirement income and often the proceeds from selling a home. For those who planned ahead, long-term care insurance can also help cover assisted living, memory care or independent living costs, though the amount and timing of benefits depend on the policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care, and it is worth asking a veterans service officer whether this applies to your situation.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Iowa. Prices by city and the programs that help: what senior living costs in Iowa.
Assisted Living near Des Moines
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale6.2 mi | 19 | 4.3 / 5 | 6.2 mi |
| Johnston6.6 mi | 12 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| West Des Moines7 mi | 25 | 4.4 / 5 | 7 mi |
| Clive7.3 mi | 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 7.3 mi |
| Norwalk7.5 mi | 6 | 3.9 / 5 | 7.5 mi |
| Ankeny8.7 mi | 16 | 4.4 / 5 | 8.7 mi |
| Indianola17 mi | 10 | 4.4 / 5 | 17 mi |
| Ames30.2 mi | 22 | 4.5 / 5 | 30.2 mi |
All of Iowa: Assisted Living in Iowa. Closer to home? Compare assisted living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Des Moines, 234 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Des Moines ask about.
- Home Care in Iowa: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Des Moines: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Des Moines, Iowa?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 assisted living communities in Des Moines, Iowa, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does assisted living cost in Des Moines?
Among Des Moines communities that publish pricing, assisted living starts around $4,350/month, with an average published starting rate near $4,375/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which assisted living communities in Des Moines are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Addington Place of Des Moines (4.7★, 81 ratings), StoryPoint Beaverdale (4.3★, 63 ratings), 3801 Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care (4.3★, 6 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Des Moines?
Beyond assisted living, Des Moines has skilled nursing / long term care (14 communities), independent living (9 communities), home health (7 communities), memory care (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Des Moines?
Families rate Des Moines assisted living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 234 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Des Moines assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Des Moines communities, the most common praise is activities and social life (mentioned for 86%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 71%), building and grounds (mentioned for 71%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (71%), communication with families (57%), staffing levels and turnover (43%).