Best Independent Living in Des Moines, Washington
5 communities found
Des Moines has 5 independent living communities, all residential in style, with no larger agency operators listed. All 5 are rated, and families have left 182 reviews across them, for an average rating of 4.3.
- 5communities
- 4.3average rating, 5 rated
- 182family reviews read
Pacific Northwest Home Care Adult Family Home
Des Moines, Washington
5(20)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Wesley Des Moines, The Terrace
Des Moines, Washington
4.7(34)
Independent Living
Wesley Des Moines
Des Moines, Washington
4.2(28)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Judson Park
Des Moines, Washington
4.1(75)
Independent Living
The Adriana Senior Apartments
Des Moines, Washington
3.6(25)
Independent Living
Best-rated independent living in Des Moines
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Pacific Northwest Home Care Adult Family Home
5 (20 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
This small adult family home run by caregiver Elena offers attentive, personal dementia care with strong family communication and lower costs than larger facilities.
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Wesley Des Moines, The Terrace
4.7 (34 reviews)· Independent Living
Wesley Des Moines, The Terrace is a warm independent living community with attentive staff, good food, and support for physical activity and family visitation.
- 3
4.2 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers praise Wesley Des Moines for its caring staff, peaceful campus, welcoming atmosphere, and smooth tour process, though pricing details are not published.
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4.1 (75 reviews)· Independent Living
Judson Park is praised as a warm, well-run community with engaged staff and Puget Sound views, though some reviewers report serious skilled nursing lapses.
- 5
3.6 (25 reviews)· Independent Living
The Adriana draws mixed reviews: some call it a friendly, affordable 55+ community with great views, while others report bed bugs and management problems.
What families say about independent living in Des Moines
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Des Moines communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Caring, attentive staff draws praise from 100% of the 5 communities, while food and dining, activities and social life, family communication, and memory care are each praised by 40%. On the concern side, communication with families and cost and billing each appear in 40% of communities, and staff attitude and staffing levels or turnover each come up in 20%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Food and dining 40%
- Activities and social life 40%
- Communication with families 40%
- Memory care 40%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 40%
- Cost and billing 40%
- Staff attitude 20%
- Staffing levels and turnover 20%
“I've personally seen two loved ones, and several of my local beloved citizens brought to Wesley for their recovery and end-of-life care. Excellent performance all around. From patient to family, the entire staff go out of their way to ensure the wellbeing and welfare of their residents.”
Independent Living in Des Moines: the figures
- •Most common amenities: gathering / activity spaces (5), wheelchair accessible (5), emergency call system (4), housekeeping (4), 24-hour staff (4), social activities (4).
How families pay for independent living in Washington
Most families in Washington pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, pensions and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can help cover part of the monthly cost, though the terms and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly amount on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities, and it can be applied toward the cost of assisted living or memory care.
The full picture for the state: Independent Living in Washington.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Des Moines, 182 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 Washington: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Complete Independent Living Moving Checklist For Stress-Free Senior Relocation
- How Independent Living Supports An Active Senior Lifestyle
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Independent Living in Des Moines: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in Des Moines, Washington?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in Des Moines, Washington, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in Des Moines are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Pacific Northwest Home Care Adult Family Home (5★, 20 ratings), Wesley Des Moines, The Terrace (4.7★, 34 ratings), Wesley Des Moines (4.2★, 28 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Des Moines?
Beyond independent living, Des Moines has assisted living (17 communities), at-home care (7 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in Des Moines?
Families rate Des Moines independent living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 182 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Des Moines independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Des Moines communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), food and dining (mentioned for 40%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (40%), cost and billing (40%), staff attitude (20%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Des Moines bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
