Nursing Homes in Des Moines, Iowa

CaringScore for Des Moines, IA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Des Moines was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose nursing homes in Des Moines.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.6, Des Moines rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Des Moines. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Des Moines, IA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Des Moines, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Des Moines is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 7.1, Des Moines rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking nursing homes. At 279.3 physicians per capita, Des Moines scores 26.7 percent better than the national average. Des Moines scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.4, and scores 34.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 26.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Des Moines is 78.9 years -- 1.3 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Des Moines -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 21.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Des Moines's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Des Moines, IA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	279.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.4	1.3
Cardiologists	11.3	7.7
Oncologists	4.6	3.5
Orthopedists	9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Des Moines, IA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Des Moines, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for nursing homes. The CostScore for Des Moines is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 8.1, the costs associated with nursing homes in Des Moines are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Des Moines is $4,639 , which is 21.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Des Moines indexes at 15.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 13.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 33.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Des Moines, IA
Aggregate Index	85
Healthcare Index	87
Housing Index	67
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	91
Transportation Index	99

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Des Moines, IA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Des Moines. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Des Moines is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.6, Des Moines rates below average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 204 days each year in Des Moines, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 12°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Des Moines than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Des Moines is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $45,121 per year, the population of Des Moines earns a lower than average median household income. Des Moines has an unemployment rate of 8.00 percent, roughly 12.1 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.39 percent of the population in Des Moines is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Des Moines	Nat'l Avg
Parks	3.7	136.1
Libraries	4.2	18.8
Places of Worship	76.9	220.5
Public Transit	157.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	91.5	97.7
Pharmacies	13.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65