38 Assisted Living Facilities in Polk County, IA
The average cost of assisted living in Polk County is $4,080 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,630. Cheaper nearby regions include Warren County with an average starting cost of $3,565.
To help you with your search, browse the 210 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.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Polk County, IA
Caring Star 2022
Woodlands Creek Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living
12605 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325
"My parents moved to Woodlands Creek Retirement Community. I liked them the most because they were so accommodating, and the atmosphere is just very relaxed, warm, and friendly. The staff is very..." More
"My parents moved to Woodlands Creek Retirement Community. I liked them the most because they were so accommodating, and the atmosphere is just very relaxed, warm, and friendly. The staff is very..." More
Bickford of West Des Moines
Provides: Assisted Living
5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265
"What I liked the most about Bickford of West Des Moines was the setup of the place. It seemed very personable and it's got a beautiful courtyard. My least favorite was it's over $8,000 a month...." More
"What I liked the most about Bickford of West Des Moines was the setup of the place. It seemed very personable and it's got a beautiful courtyard. My least favorite was it's over $8,000 a month...." More
Caring Star 2015
Bickford of Urbandale
Provides: Assisted Living
5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322
"My husband has moved to Bickford of Urbandale and it has been wonderful. The only thing negative is that COVID hit them and unfortunately, they had to quarantine to their rooms. Otherwise, they are..." More
"My husband has moved to Bickford of Urbandale and it has been wonderful. The only thing negative is that COVID hit them and unfortunately, they had to quarantine to their rooms. Otherwise, they are..." More
Independence Village of Ankeny
Provides: Assisted Living
1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"I love the people here. I think we have done a great job with COVID changes. We have the best leaders in the building." More
"I love the people here. I think we have done a great job with COVID changes. We have the best leaders in the building." More
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
"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
Rock Creek Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"Rock Creek Senior Living was new and well cared for. They have created a positive atmosphere and it didn't look like a nursing home, but a real community instead. I met with Ken and he was amazing..." More
"Rock Creek Senior Living was new and well cared for. They have created a positive atmosphere and it didn't look like a nursing home, but a real community instead. I met with Ken and he was amazing..." More
Ramsey Village
Provides: Assisted Living
1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301
"I visited Ramsey Village. We looked at long-term care, assisted living, and independent living. A current resident showed me her living arrangement. She walked through what she loved about living..." More
"I visited Ramsey Village. We looked at long-term care, assisted living, and independent living. A current resident showed me her living arrangement. She walked through what she loved about living..." More
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory ...
Provides: Assisted Living
525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
"If I could get my mother to move, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek is the place where I would move her. It was very welcoming. The staff was very knowledgeable and the..." More
"If I could get my mother to move, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek is the place where I would move her. It was very welcoming. The staff was very knowledgeable and the..." 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
"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
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
"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
Kennybrook Village
Provides: Assisted Living
200 SW Brookside Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
"Kennybrook Village is close to where we live. We really like the facility. The food is great. We know people that have been there before. The staff members were very welcoming. The marketing person..." More
"Kennybrook Village is close to where we live. We really like the facility. The food is great. We know people that have been there before. The staff members were very welcoming. The marketing person..." More
Edencrest at Beaverdale
Provides: Assisted Living
3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
"We did a tour at Edencrest at Beaverdale. I found everybody to be just as lovely as can be. The lady who gave us the tour was very helpful, and everything was just perfect. I have no criticism of..." More
"We did a tour at Edencrest at Beaverdale. I found everybody to be just as lovely as can be. The lady who gave us the tour was very helpful, and everything was just perfect. I have no criticism of..." 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
"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
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
"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
Mill-Pond
Provides: Assisted Living
1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA 50021
"We're waiting to move into Mill Pond Senior Living, they have so much to offer, and it's a big complex. No one compares to them, they have lots of activities, and they put out a monthly schedule...." More
"We're waiting to move into Mill Pond Senior Living, they have so much to offer, and it's a big complex. No one compares to them, they have lots of activities, and they put out a monthly schedule...." 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
"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
Valley View Village
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
"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
McCauley Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living
5921 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
"The staff at McAuley Terrace is perfect, very friendly, very open, and very helpful. The condition of the rooms is great. My mother-in-law is in a studio, which seems to meet all her needs. It's..." More
"The staff at McAuley Terrace is perfect, very friendly, very open, and very helpful. The condition of the rooms is great. My mother-in-law is in a studio, which seems to meet all her needs. It's..." More
Edencrest at The Tuscany - Opening Ju...
Provides: Assisted Living
1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
"Edencrest at Tuscany is a resident-centric senior living community focused on providing Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care residents with a level of hospitality they..." More
"Edencrest at Tuscany is a resident-centric senior living community focused on providing Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care residents with a level of hospitality they..." More
Grand Living at Tower Place
Provides: Assisted Living
540 S 51st St West, West Des Moines, IA 50265
"Grand Living at Tower Place was geared toward active seniors. It was beautiful and there's always something going on. They have several different community areas where staff gather and do crafts...." More
"Grand Living at Tower Place was geared toward active seniors. It was beautiful and there's always something going on. They have several different community areas where staff gather and do crafts...." More
Deerfield Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323
"We have friends in Deerfield Retirement Community. We have been inside a lot. We had dinner there. It's an amazing place, but it's very expensive. It's just plush and wonderful. It's got a park, a..." More
"We have friends in Deerfield Retirement Community. We have been inside a lot. We had dinner there. It's an amazing place, but it's very expensive. It's just plush and wonderful. It's got a park, a..." More
Prairie Vista Village
Provides: Assisted Living
2785 1st Avenue South, Altoona, IA 50009
"We had a wonderful tour of the facility. Mackenzie was so friendly and informative about everything. The facility seemed to meet all our expectations." More
"We had a wonderful tour of the facility. Mackenzie was so friendly and informative about everything. The facility seemed to meet all our expectations." More
Prairie Hills at Des Moines
Provides: Assisted Living
5815 SE 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320
"Prairie Hills Des Moines was very gracious. They gave me plenty of information. I had no trouble with them at all. They showed me a 1-bedroom, which is kind of their demonstration apartment. They..." More
"Prairie Hills Des Moines was very gracious. They gave me plenty of information. I had no trouble with them at all. They showed me a 1-bedroom, which is kind of their demonstration apartment. They..." 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
"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
Edencrest at Siena Hills
Provides: Assisted Living
455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021
"The staff at Eden Crest are the best! My mother n law feels so comfortable and well cared for there. They treat her like family. We just celebrated her 80th birthday there with the other..." More
"The staff at Eden Crest are the best! My mother n law feels so comfortable and well cared for there. They treat her like family. We just celebrated her 80th birthday there with the other..." More
Copper Shores Village
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
"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
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
"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
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
"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
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
"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
Calvin Community
Provides: Assisted Living
4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
"My dad is a resident of Calvin Community for about two years now. He started on the skilled nursing floor and got better and then moved to assisted living. It is a Christian faith-based community..." More
"My dad is a resident of Calvin Community for about two years now. He started on the skilled nursing floor and got better and then moved to assisted living. It is a Christian faith-based community..." More
Rose of Des Moines
Provides: Assisted Living
1330 19th St., Des Moines, IA 50314
"My sister moved into The Rose of East Des Moines, and it's a very comfortable place. It's well maintained, and when you walk in it's calm -- and that's what we're looking for. The staff is very..." More
"My sister moved into The Rose of East Des Moines, and it's a very comfortable place. It's well maintained, and when you walk in it's calm -- and that's what we're looking for. The staff is very..." More
Arbor Springs of West Des Moines
Provides: Assisted Living
7951 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
"My wife was in Arbor Springs West Des Moines. It was a great place. It was very clean and nice, but it's just very expensive, and they don't accept Medicaid at all. It's a very top-end place. If..." More
"My wife was in Arbor Springs West Des Moines. It was a great place. It was very clean and nice, but it's just very expensive, and they don't accept Medicaid at all. It's a very top-end place. If..." 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
"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
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
"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
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitat...
Provides: Assisted Living
233 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50314
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System Com...
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
"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
Heritage Court
Provides: Assisted Living
1499 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
"My mother moved into Heritage Court. They've been very nice to her, they've been very attentive to her blood pressure, and they have lots of activities. They have 3 different church services,..." More
"My mother moved into Heritage Court. They've been very nice to her, they've been very attentive to her blood pressure, and they have lots of activities. They have 3 different church services,..." More
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What I liked the most about Bickford of West Des Moines was the setup of the place. It seemed very personable and it's got a beautiful courtyard. My least favorite was it's over $8,000 a month. Als... Read more
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I thought Ramsey Village was OK, but the assisted living felt more like a nursing home. The rooms and the dining room were nice. They had two different dining rooms that people could choose from. T... Read more
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Bickford of Urbandale was nice. I liked it. I think my dad would've done well there. I liked the layout of the rooms. It felt very homey. The few staff that we met there were very nice. They had a ... Read more
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