The 30 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Polk County, IA for 2018

The average cost of assisted living in Polk County is $3,721 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,295. Cheaper nearby regions include Warren County with an average starting cost of $3,293.

To help you with your search, browse the 136 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Polk County. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Polk County 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Jasper County with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 17 families in Polk County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Polk County, call (855) 863-8283.

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3801 Grand

Provides: Assisted Living

3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

"My relative stayed at 3801 Grand several times in Assisted Living respite care. My relative met with the nursing staff before their stay to help anticipate and meet their needs. Even though he was..." More

Edencrest at Green Meadows

Provides: Assisted Living

6750 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131

"Edencrest at Green Meadows was a new facility in a beautiful environment. I felt that it had adequate open spaces. The programming seemed to be very good, especially for the memory care unit, which..." More

Journey Senior Living of Ankeny

Provides: Assisted Living

3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

"A beautiful and welcoming place for Senior Living. The staff is very friendly, and care for and treat the residents with the upmost respect. Many daily activities and outings. The meals are..." More

Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing

Provides: Assisted Living

601 Hawthorne Crossing Drive SE, Bondurant, IA ...

"This community is beautiful and feels like home! The staff seemed so kind and caring. I loved that it is a smaller community and they provide transportation. They also seemed to have lots of..." More

Edencrest at Siena Hills

Provides: Assisted Living

455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021

"Everybody at Edencrest at Siena Hills was very nice. The atmosphere was very friendly, caring, and warm. The people were very helpful and bent over backwards to accommodate us. They would not have..." More

Edencrest at Beaverdale

Provides: Assisted Living

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

"My mother is in Edencrest at Beaverdale. The staff and the facilities are very nice. They have the typical amenities that most places have. It's a good place to go. I ate there yesterday and the..." More

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Edencrest at Riverwoods

Provides: Assisted Living

2210 E. Park Ave., Des Moines, IA 50320

"Edencrest is top notch and fantastic. I couldn’t be happier with them. The people work their tails off and are very flexible. If someone needs something, they don’t say, "that’s not my job." They..." More

Caring Star 2018

Woodlands Creek

Provides: Assisted Living

12605 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325

"Quality was great from care to atmosphere to activities, etc. The only negative thing was the food. The food is not the best." More

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Bickford of Urbandale

Provides: Assisted Living

5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322

"Bickford of Urbandale was very nice. The rooms looked good. They had a little game going on when we were there. The dining area looked very nice and clean. They had transportation activities,..." More

Bickford of West Des Moines

Provides: Assisted Living

5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265

"Bickford of West Des Moines is excellent. The caregivers are very personable and very caring. It was a good change for my mom. They have several different room types, and my mother likes hers..." More

Edgewater, A WesleyLife Community

Provides: Assisted Living

9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

"Edgewater - West Des Moines couldn’t be any nicer. The environment was beautiful and had everything you could dream of and more. The lady who took us around was very nice and very helpful. The..." More

Vintage Hills at Prairie Trail

Provides: Assisted Living

1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

"We chose Vintage Hills at Prairie Trail for my mother-in-law. We're in the process of getting her ready to move right now. I like that their memory care residents get the same activities as their..." More

Suites of Ankeny

Provides: Assisted Living

420 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

"Suites of Ankeny was very nice. The rooms were a good size. They have a cleaning service if you want them to come in. They have three meals a day. The lady watching the front desk took me around..." More

Village Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

2555 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

"We moved my parents to Village Assisted Living two years ago and have been very pleased with the care they have received. The facility had only been opened for a short time when they moved there. ..." More

The Gardens Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

2910 East 16th Street,, Des Moines, IA 50316

"We chose The Gardens at Luther Park for my husband because of the price, convenience, and location. It's beautiful, and I love it. The staff is great, and very helpful. The food looks good, though..." More

Walnut Ridge

Provides: Assisted Living

1701 Campus Drive, Clive, IA 50325

"Mom likes the location of Walnut Ridge, and it was affordable. It was in the suburbs. She was on the ground floor, she wanted a walkout, and they accepted dogs. The people were very nice, and the..." More

Wesley Acres

Provides: Assisted Living

3520 GRAND AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50312

"Wesley Acres was clean but after they visited with my husband, they didn't figure that he would fit into their facility and so that one didn't work out. I was happy with the facility. I liked the..." More

Prairie Hills at Des Moines

Provides: Assisted Living

5815 SE 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

"I visited Prairie Hills at Des Moines. Everybody was very nice, very helpful, very engaged with all the residents, and very caring. There was so much attention paid to the residents, so everybody..." More

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

Provides: Assisted Living

5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131

"We tour Martina Place in Johnston Iowa and we actually love the place! My parents are happy since they moved in and I will definitely recommend Martina Place to others. I find Martina Place very..." More

Shores at Pleasant Hill

Provides: Assisted Living

1500 Edgewater Dr., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

"We chose it because my husband had been at the Shores three times for respite care. He likes it there and the staff. The facilities are very nice. We are going to have a two-bedroom, two-bathroom..." More

Mill-Pond

Provides: Assisted Living

1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA 50021

"My grandmother stayed at this nursing home while recovering from shoulder surgery. This facility had assisted living and a nursing/rehabilitation wing. It was a great facility that offered shared..." More

Senior Suites of Urbandale

Provides: Assisted Living

4700 84Th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

"I cannot say enough about the quality of care and staff at this facility. Mom exceeded our capacity to care for her in our home, and a relative recommended Senior Suites of Urbandale. We spoke with..." More

Deerfield Retirement Community

Provides: Assisted Living

13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323

"I have been impressed with the buildings and grounds of this facility since it was built as it is located near my home and I frequently drive by. I began visiting when friends of my parents moved..." More

Calvin Community

Provides: Assisted Living

4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

"I have been a frequent visitor to Calvin for over 30 years. Although it has had ups and downs, they have a core group of employees who have been doing a great job for years and years. That kind..." More

Rose of Des Moines

Provides: Assisted Living

1330 19th St., Des Moines, IA 50314

"While searching for a place for my friend's mother to live, we visited the Rose of Des Moines assisted living facility. We really liked the well-kept park setting because the outdoors had always..." More

Walden Point

Provides: Assisted Living

1200 Fourth St., Des Moines, IA 50314

"I liked the rooms at Walden Point. There was an open area that everybody could go in to. It's got a little store and the residents could play cards. The staff was good. The rooms were very big,..." More

Arbor Springs of West Des Moines

Provides: Assisted Living

7951 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Provides: Assisted Living

3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

"The staff is very good with the residents and takes very good care of them. They call me with the slightest issue. It could be cleaner, as my grandfather sat in a room in which he had peed in the..." More

Arbor Heights at University

Provides: Assisted Living

233 University, Des Moines, IA 50314

Heritage Court

Provides: Assisted Living

1499 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Suites of Ankeny was very nice. The rooms were a good size. They have a cleaning service if you want them to come in. They have three meals a day. The lady watching the front desk took me around an... Read more

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My mother is in Edencrest at Beaverdale. The staff and the facilities are very nice. They have the typical amenities that most places have. It's a good place to go. I ate there yesterday and the fo... Read more

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Edencrest at Beaverdale is a brand-new and beautiful place. Dining is like eating in a restaurant. The staff seems pleasant and very engaging. They don't have a lot of grounds with a couple of porc... Read more

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