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Glen Meadows Retirement Community

850 S 60th St Bldg 1000

4.8(16 ratings)· West Des Moines average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Pricing model
All-inclusive rent, no buy-in fee
Lease terms
Month-to-month, no long-term lease
Pet policy
Cats, dogs, and other animals allowed
Aging in place option
Residents can hire outside in-home care providers

What Families Think

The Good

  • All-inclusive monthly rent with no buy-in fee
  • Month-to-month terms, no long-term lease required
  • Resort-style dining with flexible meal hours
  • Pets of many kinds welcome
  • High Google rating of 4.8 from reviewers
  • Access to third-party in-home care for aging in place

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • No reviewer comments provided to verify care quality

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About Glen Meadows Retirement Community

Glen Meadows is an all-inclusive independent senior living community in West Des Moines, Iowa. All services and amenities are included in one monthly rent with no buy-in fee, month-to-month terms, and no long-term leases. The community offers 24/7 service, resort-style dining, and beautiful apartment homes with full kitchens, spacious closets, and walk-in showers with safety features; some units include patios or balconies.

The Signature Freedom Dining program is central to community life, with professional chefs providing three nutritious meals daily at flexible hours, plus a Chef's Pantry offering sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, and grab-and-go snacks. Weekly housekeeping and meal delivery to apartments are included. On-site services include a bank, pharmacy, gift shop, and salon available on a fee basis.

Glen Meadows offers daily activities and programs including fitness classes, card games, movies, workshops, and live entertainment designed to keep residents active and socially engaged. The RLC Travel Program allows residents to stay free in guest suites at sister communities. If additional care becomes needed, residents can contract with third-party in-home healthcare providers to age in place without relocating.

The community is ideally located near West Des Moines highlights including Raccoon River Park, Jordan Creek Mall, shopping, dining, and a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters hosting year-round cultural events. The location provides convenient access to doctors, shopping, and the interstate.

Pets are welcome at Glen Meadows, with cats, dogs, and other animals invited to share in the community's all-inclusive living experience.

Types of Care

Independent Living

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Reviews

4.8overall · 16 ratings combined

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