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Assisted Living Communities in West Des Moines, Iowa

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The Cost of Assisted Living in West Des Moines, IA and Nearby Cities

In West Des Moines, assisted living facilities charge monthly rates of $4,803 for housing and care, which is hundreds of dollars over the Iowa average of $4,367 and the national rate of $4,500. Similarly, care costs in this city exceed rates in other surveyed cities in the region, including Cedar Rapids, where monthly fees average $4,748. In Ames, rates are $150 less than in West Des Moines, and in Iowa City and Sioux City, respective care costs are even more competitive at $4,410 and $4,148.

    West Des Moines

    $4,803

    Iowa

    $4,367

    United States

    $4,500

    Ames

    $4,655

    Iowa City

    $4,410

    Cedar Rapids

    $4,748

    Sioux City

    $4,148

    Paying for Assisted Living in West Des Moines

    Assisted living communities in West Des Moines charge $4,803 per month for care.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Des Moines

     West Des Moines seniors who meet income guidelines may apply to receive financial assistance through the Medicaid 1915 (c) Elderly Waiver program, and those who live in a residential care facility and qualify for Supplemental Security Income may also receive the optional state supplement to help cover their living expenses.

    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 West Des Moines, IA

    Assisted living rates in West Des Moines average $4,803 per month, which is modest compared to most other local long-term care options. Seniors who obtain care at home pay $5,815 for custodial in-home care and specialized home health care, while those in nursing homes pay starting rates of $7,148. On the other hand, seniors may save money by opting for adult day health care, which costs $1,517 per month.

    In-Home Care

    $5,815

    Home Health Care

    $5,815

    Adult Day Health Care

    $1,517

    Assisted Living Facility

    $4,803

    Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

    $7,148

    Note: Data for West Des Moines was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Des Moines, was used instead.

    Free Assisted Living Resources in West Des Moines

    West Des Moines and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

    To see a list of free assisted living resources in West Des Moines, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Des Moines

    West Des Moines Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.

    Reviews of Communities Nearby

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    Robert

    I visited this facility

    Review of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

    We visited MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek. We just visited assisted living and didn't get into the memory care. We got a tour of the main facility there and I felt like...

    Provider response

    Robert, thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and found our community welcoming. Your feedback on our team and community means a lot to us. We strive to...

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    Assisted Living

    Robert

    I visited this facility

    Review of Bickford of West Des Moines

    We went to visit Bickford of West Des Moines and looked at their assisted living. I was not impressed. The people there were nice. The staff and the lady who gave us the tour were nice. We just met...

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    Assisted Living

    Michael

    I visited this facility

    Review of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

    We toured the MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek and my grandmother liked it. It was the newest of all the places we visited. You get the sense of community, but it was more...

    Provider response

    Michael, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear your grandmother enjoyed her visit and appreciated the community atmosphere and amenities. Our team is dedicated to creating a...

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