Best Senior Living in Urbandale, Iowa
11 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 19 senior care options in Urbandale: 11 communities and 8 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 505 public reviews.
- 19options listed
- 4.3average rating, 16 rated
- 505family reviews read
Senior Helpers - Central Iowa
Urbandale, Iowa
4.9(52)
Home care · no referral needed
The Arbordale
Urbandale, Iowa
4.8(24)
Independent Living
From $2,054/moHoliday Illahee Hills
Urbandale, Iowa
4.6(92)
Independent Living
From $3,500/moSenior Suites of Urbandale
Urbandale, Iowa
5(4)
Assisted Living
Home Halo of Iowa
Urbandale, Iowa
4.6(10)
Assisted Living
From $3,911/moImmanuel: Deerfield
Urbandale, Iowa
4.5(8)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Emeritus at Urbandale
Urbandale, Iowa
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $3,636/moStoryPoint Timberline
Urbandale, Iowa
4.1(15)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Karen Acres Health Care Center
Urbandale, Iowa
4(38)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $11,408/moStoryPoint Urbandale (Glen Oaks)
Urbandale, Iowa
4(62)
Memory Care
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
Urbandale, Iowa
3.1(40)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Urbandale
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (52 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care
Senior Helpers - Central Iowa provides in-home care services for seniors in the Des Moines metro area, and families consistently praise the intake staff for clear, patient communication during the assessment process.…
- 2
4.8 (24 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviewers overwhelmingly describe The Arbordale as a warm, tight-knit independent living community with attentive staff, varied activities, and well-liked dining. One detailed negative review raised concerns about…
- 3
4.6 (92 reviews)· Independent Living
Families and residents largely describe Holiday Illahee Hills as a warm, well-run independent living community in Urbandale with attentive staff, good food, and lots of activities. A few reviewers raise serious concerns…
- 4
4.6 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living
Home Halo of Iowa is a non-medical in-home care agency serving seniors and veterans across the state, including Urbandale. Reviewers consistently praise individual caregivers for their warmth, reliability, and the…
- 5
4.5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers describe Deerfield as a warm, well-run community with attentive, compassionate staff, especially praised for care given as a parent's needs increased. Ratings are largely positive (4.5 average), though one…
- 6
4.1 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- 7
Karen Acres Health Care Center
4 (38 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Karen Acres as a small, family-owned nursing home in Urbandale where staff form close, lasting relationships with residents and communicate closely with families. Reviewers consistently praise the…
- 8
StoryPoint Urbandale (Glen Oaks)
4 (62 reviews)· Memory Care
StoryPoint Urbandale, formerly Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center, is a memory care community near Des Moines with a 4.0 Google rating from 62 reviews. Most reviewers praise the compassionate, attentive staff and…
- 9
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
3.1 (40 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for this Urbandale skilled nursing and rehab community are sharply divided: many families praise the rehab program, therapy staff, and administrative responsiveness during short-term stays, while numerous others…
What families say about senior living in Urbandale
Counted across the review summaries of 15 Urbandale communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 80%
- Activities and social life 40%
- Communication with families 40%
- Management 33%
- Medical and nursing care 33%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 47%
- Cost and billing 47%
- Staff attitude 40%
- Staffing levels and turnover 20%
“I live working with the caring staff at Illahee Hills! Very caring, very helpful, and always have a cheery greeting for all! My sister lives this pkace and it feels like home!”
“I set up an assessment with Sierra & Madison for my grandmother & they did an AMAZING job communicating with me. This is something new & nerve wracking for me & they did wonderful making sure I was well informed!”
“Like living in a glamorous treehouse with the coolest people. Free from the responsibilities of home maintenance and living our best, most meaningful days 💖”
Senior Living in Urbandale: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.7 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Among the 6 that publish a starting price, prices start at $2,054 a month with a median of $3,774.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (12), 24-hour staff (12), medication management (11), housekeeping (11), social activities (10), gathering / activity spaces (10).
Senior Living near Urbandale
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive2.6 mi | 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 2.6 mi |
| Johnston3.1 mi | 12 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.1 mi |
| West Des Moines3.6 mi | 25 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 mi |
| Des Moines6.5 mi | 31 | 4 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| Ankeny9.1 mi | 16 | 4.4 / 5 | 9.1 mi |
| Norwalk10.1 mi | 6 | 3.9 / 5 | 10.1 mi |
| Indianola21.1 mi | 10 | 4.4 / 5 | 21.1 mi |
| Ames28.4 mi | 22 | 4.5 / 5 | 28.4 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 19 communities listed in Urbandale, 505 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.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Urbandale 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
Not in Urbandale? Senior living near me finds communities around wherever you are.
Urbandale, Iowa offers four senior living communities serving residents who need assistance with daily activities, memory care, skilled nursing, or independent living arrangements. Each community provides different levels of support, so comparing options helps families find the right fit for their loved one's needs and preferences.
Among communities with significant resident reviews, Bickford of Urbandale and Immanuel: Deerfield both hold 4.5-star ratings. Bickford of Urbandale has 42 reviews, while Immanuel: Deerfield has 8. Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation has 40 reviews with a 3.1-star rating. These ratings reflect resident and family experiences and can help guide your search.
When evaluating senior living options in Urbandale, families often consider location, available services, amenities, and cost. Speaking directly with communities about what matters most to you—whether that's specialized care programs, social activities, or proximity to family—will help you narrow your choices and find the right community.
Senior Living in Urbandale: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Urbandale, Iowa?
MyLivingChoice lists 19 senior living communities in Urbandale, Iowa, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does senior living cost in Urbandale?
Among Urbandale communities that publish pricing, senior living starts around $2,054/month, with an average published starting rate near $5,418/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which senior living communities in Urbandale are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Home Instead (5★, 40 ratings), Senior Helpers - Central Iowa (4.9★, 52 ratings), The Arbordale (4.8★, 24 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Urbandale?
Beyond senior living, Urbandale has assisted living (6 communities), independent living (5 communities), at-home care (4 communities), home health (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Urbandale?
Families rate Urbandale senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 505 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Urbandale senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 15 Urbandale communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%), communication with families (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (47%), cost and billing (47%), staff attitude (40%).
How do Urbandale nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Urbandale carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.7 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Urbandale bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
