34 Assisted Living Facilities in Polk County, IA
The average cost of assisted living in Polk County is $3,808 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Warren County with an average starting cost of $3,457.
To help you with your search, browse the 169 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 2020
Woodlands Creek Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living
12605 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325
"After touring a number of assisted facilities, we choose Silvercrest (Woodlands Creek) because the atmosphere and staff made us feel like "home". During our mother's stay, I have nothing but the..." More
"After touring a number of assisted facilities, we choose Silvercrest (Woodlands Creek) because the atmosphere and staff made us feel like "home". During our mother's stay, I have nothing but the..." More
Caring Star 2015
Bickford of Urbandale
Provides: Assisted Living
5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322
"My mom has lived at Bickford of Urbandale for several years. She thanks me everyday for finding it.
The staff is exceptional. Everyone is very caring and kind. They truly love my mother and..." More
"My mom has lived at Bickford of Urbandale for several years. She thanks me everyday for finding it.
The staff is exceptional. Everyone is very caring and kind. They truly love my mother and..." More
Independence Village of Ankeny
Provides: Assisted Living
1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"Vintage Hills is really fancy. It has a lot to offer the residents. They have an exercise area (which is rather nice), they have a place to go and have your hair done for both men and women, and..." More
"Vintage Hills is really fancy. It has a lot to offer the residents. They have an exercise area (which is rather nice), they have a place to go and have your hair done for both men and women, and..." More
Journey Senior Living of Ankeny
Provides: Assisted Living
3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"I really liked Journey Senior Living of Ankeny. The staff member was really friendly, spent a lot of time with me, and thoroughly explained the things that they do. They had studios, one-bedrooms,..." More
"I really liked Journey Senior Living of Ankeny. The staff member was really friendly, spent a lot of time with me, and thoroughly explained the things that they do. They had studios, one-bedrooms,..." 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
Bickford of West Des Moines
Provides: Assisted Living
5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265
"The person who took us around Bickford of West Des Moines was very nice and considerate to us. It was very nice, very neat, and would fit my wife's lifestyle very well in that she is a low-key,..." More
"The person who took us around Bickford of West Des Moines was very nice and considerate to us. It was very nice, very neat, and would fit my wife's lifestyle very well in that she is a low-key,..." 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
Edencrest at Beaverdale
Provides: Assisted Living
3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
"Edencrest was lovely, new, and airy. Their common areas were very nice and large. It was very nice. The food was fine. The rooms were fine, too. There were lots of lights. There was a very positive..." More
"Edencrest was lovely, new, and airy. Their common areas were very nice and large. It was very nice. The food was fine. The rooms were fine, too. There were lots of lights. There was a very positive..." 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
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
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
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory ...
Provides: Assisted Living
525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
"My mom has chosen MorningStar. It is the one she feels most comfortable in. It is bright, shiny, and new. She likes it. They have a theater room for movies. They also do sitting exercises and have..." More
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"My mom has chosen MorningStar. It is the one she feels most comfortable in. It is bright, shiny, and new. She likes it. They have a theater room for movies. They also do sitting exercises and have..." More
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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
Prairie Hills Des Moines
Provides: Assisted Living
5815 SE 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320
"They do absolutely every thing they can to make there place the people love to be in. Like there home. The rooms are great, the food is good, activity is good." More
"They do absolutely every thing they can to make there place the people love to be in. Like there home. The rooms are great, the food is good, activity is good." 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
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
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
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
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
Prairie Vista Village
Provides: Assisted Living
2785 1st Avenue South, Altoona, IA 50009
" We are a senior living community in Altoona, and we offer four levels of living: Residential Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, along with Short-term Rehab and Long-term..." More
" We are a senior living community in Altoona, and we offer four levels of living: Residential Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, along with Short-term Rehab and Long-term..." 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
Deerfield Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323
"Deerfield Retirement Community was very nice, clean, and appeared to be very well managed. There were a lot of extra things available, but it's way beyond my price range. The staff who toured me..." More
"Deerfield Retirement Community was very nice, clean, and appeared to be very well managed. There were a lot of extra things available, but it's way beyond my price range. The staff who toured me..." 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
Shores at Pleasant Hill
Provides: Assisted Living
1500 Edgewater Drive, 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
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
"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
"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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
UNIVERSITY PARK NURSING & REHABILITATION
Provides: Assisted Living
233 University, Des Moines, IA 50314
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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Review of Arbor Springs of West Des Moines
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 yo... Read more
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Review of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
My parents will move into Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. The apartment building that they're moving into is not ready yet. It was a faith-based decision. We have dealt directly with one staff memb... Read more
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Review of Suites of Ankeny
My mother stayed in Suites of Ankeny for respite. The rooms were very nice, but the thing I liked the least, and I don't know if they were short-staffed, but it was difficult to get anybody to answ... Read more
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