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Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of Urbandale
5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322
"I visited Bickford of Urbandale, and this facility is very, very nice. We liked it. We had a nice lunch there, and the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,563
Assisted Living Communities in Urbandale, IA
Located in Polk and Dallas Counties, Urbandale sits in the Des Moines-West Des Moines...
Metropolitan Area. The city contains 55 assisted living facilities for seniors to choose from, and more sit in nearby communities. These facilities charge a median monthly fee of $6,713 in 2024, which surpasses the Iowa norm of $5,200 and the national baseline of $5,350.
We highlight 587 reviews reviews from residents and visitors in our directory, giving you an unbiased look at local assisted living facilities. Based on these reviews, we find an average quality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
55 Providers
Edencrest at Green Meadows
6750 Corporate Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
"Edencrest at Green Meadows was a new facility in a beautiful environment. I felt that it had adequate open spaces. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,200
Edencrest at Beaverdale
3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
"My mother was at Edencrest at Beaverdale. It's newly constructed and it's a very nice place. I thought everybody was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,100
Caring Stars Winner
Woodlands Creek Senior Living
12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325
"We could not be more pleased with the care our mother received for two and a half years at Woodlands Creek (formerly...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,900
Edencrest at Timberline
14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323
Edencrest at Timberline, located at 14001 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale, Iowa, offers a comprehensive range of senior...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,400
Ramsey Village
1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301
"My visit at Ramsey Village was interesting. They offer all three levels of care. The community is a little remote and...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$3,360
Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of West Des Moines
5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265
"Bickford of West Des Moines was very well kept up. Their staff was very professional and very accommodating. It was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,563
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
"We visited MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek. We just visited assisted living and didn't get...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,425
Caring Stars Winner
Independence Village Of Waukee
1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
"We have been extremely pleased with the friendly and caring staff. We visit our friend several times a week and the care...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$6,542
Edencrest Kettlestone
805 SE Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
"I like that everything is very modern and up to date at Edencrest Kettlestone. The staff is very good. My dad says the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,700
Edencrest at Siena Hills
455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
"I like everything about Edencrest at Siena Hills. It is an excellent facility. The staff was excellent. It's beautiful...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,300
Caring Stars Winner
Independence Village of Ankeny
1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"The apartments are spacious. They have an executive chef, the food is good. There are numerous activities to join in."
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,319
Rock Creek Senior Living
3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"I toured Rock Creek Senior Living. They had 24-hour care. It looked like a nice, comfortable place. The room seemed a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,615
Edencrest at the Legacy
2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211
"My tour at Edencrest at The Legacy was very nice. Everything was pretty much included, like the laundry. They had a nice...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
Edencrest at Riverwoods
2210 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
"My parents have moved into Edencrest at Riverwoods. Everything is great. They are very helpful. There is good...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,900
Holland Farms Senior Living
2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211
"The Holland Farms Senior Living facility is absolutely beautiful. As far as all the places that I went to, I really felt...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,995
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Edencrest at Pleasant Hill
6151 Martha Miller Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"I toured Edencrest at Pleasant Hill. It's new, and the administrator who took me on the tour seemed like she knew what...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,300
Edencrest at Tuscany
1600 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
"We toured Edencrest at Tuscany for my in-laws. Our overall experience was just what we expected. We met with Kevin, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,300
Edencrest at Adel
621 302nd Place, Adel, IA 50003
Edencrest at Adel is a vibrant senior living community located at 621 302nd Place in the welcoming town of Adel, Iowa...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,400
Perry Lutheran Homes - Spring Valley Campus
501 12th St, Perry, IA 50220
"I had visited several times over the years. The place was always spotless. It had a very clean and neat rooms. Very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,599
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Sherri
5.0
Review of Bickford of Urbandale
My sister moved to Bickford of Urbandale's assisted living. The care is more personalized to each individual. I love the place. It's bright and welcoming, and just a nice place to be in. They make...
Assisted Living
Michael
5.0
Review of Senior Suites of Urbandale
My mom has been a resident of Senior Suites of Urbandale for a month now. It is great. It's a small community, if that's what you're looking for, and the staff there has been nothing but helpful...
Assisted Living
Michael
5.0
Review of Bickford of Urbandale
Bickford of Urbandale was well laid-out and easy-to-follow building. Everybody seemed friendly. The apartments seemed nice. They had a good view out of their window, a nice landscape, wildlife...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Urbandale, IA and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living facilities in Urbandale set monthly rates near $6,713, with local costs running substantially higher than the state median of $5,200 and surpassing rates in nearby cities. For example, in Cedar Rapids, fees run lower at roughly $4,770, and facilities in Waterloo charge around $4,163.
Urbandale
$6,713
Iowa
$5,200
The United States
$5,350
Ames
$5,950
Sioux City
$3,750
Waterloo
$4,163
Cedar Rapids
$4,770
Iowa City
$4,876
Paying for Assisted Living in Urbandale, IA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Urbandale
Seniors in the Urbandale area can have the cost of their assisted living accommodation subsidized by the Medicaid program. Medicaid waivers are also available for individuals who require long-term care that they are unable to pay for themselves.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Urbandale, IA
Assisted living residents in the Urbandale region pay around $6,713 per month, which exceeds the cost of private care but runs lower than nursing home fees. For example, in-home care costs about $700 less, and home health care rates hover near $6,292. On the other hand, nursing home residents pay about $8,669 for shared accommodations.
In-Home Care
$6,006
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$6,713
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Urbandale is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Des Moines, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Urbandale
Choosing the right assisted living facility in Urbandale can feel like a challenge, but fortunately, seniors have access to a range of programs and agencies that can help. The following table includes local resources to help older adults compare residential options, identify ways to pay for services and resolve issues related to the quality of care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Recreation Center | (515) 278-3907 | Urbandale’s Senior Recreation Center hosts social and recreational programs for city residents aged 55 and over. It has a game room with pool and shuffleboard, fitness equipment and classes and public computers. The center also has monthly health clinics with foot care and blood sugar and blood pressure checks. |
| Aging Resources of Central Iowa | (515) 255-1310 (800) 747-5352 | Aging Resources of Central Iowa is the Area Agency on Aging for the Urbandale region and provides free information and supports for those aged 60 and over. Through the agency, seniors obtain health insurance options counseling, referrals for community-based services and information on long-term care. |
| Veterans Administration Des Moines Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | The VA's Des Moines Regional Office is located about 10 miles from Urbandale and provides in-person and over-the-phone benefits counseling and assistance to veterans. Through the office, veterans get help with applying for benefits that may help cover assisted living expenses and referrals for community-based services, such as counseling, transportation and emergency financial assistance. |
| UNITED 55+ | (515) 246-6500 | UNITED 55+ is a service of United Way and provides volunteer opportunities to older adults in the Urbandale region. Opportunities may include writing notes of encouragement to nonprofit partner organizations, assembling literacy kits to be used in schools and providing income tax preparation help for low-income families. |
| Iowa Legal Aid | (800) 532-1275 | Iowa Legal Aid provides free legal support to older adults, helping them resolve issues related to substandard care in assisted living and applying for public benefits that may help cover care costs. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Urbandale
Urbandale-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.
