Best Memory Care in Des Moines, Iowa
6 communities found
Des Moines offers 4 memory care communities, all residential, with an average rating of 4.0 across 111 reviews read. One published price is available, at $4,500 a month, and one of the four communities is a large setting.
- 6communities
- 4.1average rating, 6 rated
- 207family 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
3801 Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care
Des Moines, Iowa
4.3(6)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
The Life Center
Des Moines, Iowa
4.1(12)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $4,350/moStoryPoint Riverwoods
Des Moines, Iowa
3.7(15)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa
3.4(30)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated memory care 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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4.7 (81 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Reviewers overwhelmingly describe Addington Place of Des Moines as a warm, well-kept community with attentive, friendly staff who go out of their way for families, praising the food, activities and cleanliness. A smaller…
- 2
4.3 (63 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 80 units
Reviewers describe StoryPoint Beaverdale as warm and friendly with attentive frontline staff and good food, though some cite management, billing, and staffing concerns.
- 3
3801 Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care
4.3 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- 4
4.1 (12 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Life Center is a longtime nonprofit where residents bond with caregivers and often see strong rehab outcomes, though staffing and administration have drawn recent complaints.
- 5
3.7 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Reviews of StoryPoint Riverwoods (formerly Edencrest at Riverwoods) are sharply divided: several families praise the warmth of the staff, the food, and the sense of community, while others report serious safety and care…
- 6
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines
3.4 (30 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Accura Healthcare draws mixed reviews, with some praising attentive nurses and a clean environment while others report understaffing and communication problems in its all-female memory care unit.
What families say about memory care in Des Moines
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Des Moines communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, medical and nursing care, and building and grounds, each noted by 75% of the 4 communities, with memory care programming also cited by 75% and activities by 50%. Concerns center on staff attitude, staffing levels and turnover, and communication with families, each raised in 75% of communities, and management issues noted in 50%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 83%
- Activities and social life 67%
- Building and grounds 67%
- Food and dining 50%
- Cleanliness 50%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 83%
- Staffing levels and turnover 83%
- Communication with families 83%
- Management 50%
“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. 👍”
Memory Care in Des Moines: the figures
- •Most common amenities: medication management (6), wheelchair accessible (6), 24-hour staff (6), gathering / activity spaces (6), housekeeping (6), social activities (6).
How families pay for memory care 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: Memory Care in Iowa. Prices by city and the programs that help: what senior living costs in Iowa.
Memory Care 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 |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 6 communities listed in Des Moines, 207 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.
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- How Routine Enhances Quality Of Life In Memory Care
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Memory Care in Des Moines: Common Questions
How many memory care communities are in Des Moines, Iowa?
MyLivingChoice lists 6 memory care communities in Des Moines, Iowa, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does memory care cost in Des Moines?
Among Des Moines communities that publish pricing, memory care 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 memory care 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 memory care, Des Moines has skilled nursing / long term care (14 communities), independent living (9 communities), assisted living (7 communities), home health (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate memory care in Des Moines?
Families rate Des Moines memory care communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 207 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Des Moines memory care communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Des Moines communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 83%), activities and social life (mentioned for 67%), building and grounds (mentioned for 67%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (83%), staffing levels and turnover (83%), communication with families (83%).