12 Independent Living Communities near Des Moines, IA
Also serving communities of Pleasant Hill, Pella.
There are 12 Independent Living Communities in the Des Moines area, with 5 in Des Moines and 7 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Des Moines is $2,511 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Urbandale with an average starting cost of $1,654.
To help you with your search, browse the 75 reviews below for independent living communities in Des Moines. On average, consumers rate independent living in Des Moines 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Urbandale with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Independent Living Communities in Des Moines, IA
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Beaverdale Estates
Provides: Independent Living
4610 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
"I loved Beaverdale Estates. Financially it was closer to what we can afford, but if they need any kind of help after 7:00 p.m., my brother-in-law has got to use his pendant to call the fire..." More
$500 off rent 1st three months (July, Aug, Sept). Must sign and take lease ownership by 6/30/21.
Ends in 17 days
"I loved Beaverdale Estates. Financially it was closer to what we can afford, but if they need any kind of help after 7:00 p.m., my brother-in-law has got to use his pendant to call the fire..." More
$500 off rent 1st three months (July, Aug, Sept). Must sign and take lease ownership by 6/30/21.
Ends in 17 days
Edencrest at Beaverdale
Provides: Independent Living
3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
"I loved Edencrest at Beaverdale. It will accommodate my brother-in-law. He wants a single bedroom with a door on it so he can open the door and have these other two little living spaces. It's a..." More
"I loved Edencrest at Beaverdale. It will accommodate my brother-in-law. He wants a single bedroom with a door on it so he can open the door and have these other two little living spaces. It's a..." More
3801 Grand
Provides: Independent Living
3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
"3801 Grand has assisted and independent living. It's very nice and my friend loves it. They have food and can feed you in your room or you can go to the dining room, and they can assist you in your..." More
"3801 Grand has assisted and independent living. It's very nice and my friend loves it. They have food and can feed you in your room or you can go to the dining room, and they can assist you in your..." More
Ramsey Village
Provides: Independent Living
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 not close to things like shopping. The only thing it's close to is Drake..." More
"My visit at Ramsey Village was interesting. They offer all three levels of care. The community is a little remote and not close to things like shopping. The only thing it's close to is Drake..." More
Luther Park Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
2824 E 16th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
"Luther Park Apartments is very clean, very beautiful, and they keep it very well designed and updated everywhere. They have lovely apartments. The people who manage it are very friendly and easy to..." More
"Luther Park Apartments is very clean, very beautiful, and they keep it very well designed and updated everywhere. They have lovely apartments. The people who manage it are very friendly and easy to..." More
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Illahee Hills
Provides: Independent Living
8308 Colby Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50322
"I visited a relative in Illahee Hills. It was really nice. I saw the dining area, the rooms, just the amenities they have there and activities. They had a big library. They had like a party when..." More
$500 off rent 1st three months (July, Aug, Sept). Must sign and take lease ownership by 6/30/21.
Ends in 17 days
"I visited a relative in Illahee Hills. It was really nice. I saw the dining area, the rooms, just the amenities they have there and activities. They had a big library. They had like a party when..." More
$500 off rent 1st three months (July, Aug, Sept). Must sign and take lease ownership by 6/30/21.
Ends in 17 days
The Lodge of Ashworth
Provides: Independent Living
909 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
"The people at The Lodge of Ashworth were very friendly, they provided lots of information, and they were very patient about me asking questions. It was a nice facility. The only issue was that..." More
"The people at The Lodge of Ashworth were very friendly, they provided lots of information, and they were very patient about me asking questions. It was a nice facility. The only issue was that..." More
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Provides: Independent Living
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
"Bishop Drumm Retirement Center was very nice, but it was very expensive. It's a buy in and I'm not ready for that. I would recommend it. It's very pretty and very clean. The rooms were very well..." More
"Bishop Drumm Retirement Center was very nice, but it was very expensive. It's a buy in and I'm not ready for that. I would recommend it. It's very pretty and very clean. The rooms were very well..." More
Connect55+ Ankeny
Provides: Independent Living
1225 SW. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
"Connect55+ in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The modern, pet-friendly Connect55+ senior housing community includes a..." More
"Connect55+ in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The modern, pet-friendly Connect55+ senior housing community includes a..." More
The Arbordale
Provides: Independent Living
2727 82nd Place, Urbandale, IA 50322
"My parents stayed at The Reserve at Walnut Creek. Everything was five-star. They had a lot of room and friends there. The food and the dining area were fantastic. They had a movie room, an exercise..." More
"My parents stayed at The Reserve at Walnut Creek. Everything was five-star. They had a lot of room and friends there. The food and the dining area were fantastic. They had a movie room, an exercise..." More
Prairie Vista Village
Provides: Independent Living
2785 1st Avenue South, Altoona, IA 50009
"Prairie Vista Village was very good and the staff was very good and helpful. They gave us information that we needed and answered all our questions. It's only a four-year-old building so everything..." More
"Prairie Vista Village was very good and the staff was very good and helpful. They gave us information that we needed and answered all our questions. It's only a four-year-old building so everything..." More
Shores at Pleasant Hill
Provides: Independent Living
1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"I've moved into Shores at Pleasant Hill. The dining room is very nice, they have very nice people, and the food is pretty good. The housekeeping seems adequate. I have my own washer and dryer, a..." More
"I've moved into Shores at Pleasant Hill. The dining room is very nice, they have very nice people, and the food is pretty good. The housekeeping seems adequate. I have my own washer and dryer, a..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Des Moines
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Review of Beaverdale Estates
I toured Beaverdale Estates. It was very clean, the staff seemed very friendly, and the people that were living there seemed very happy. I thought the rooms were rather small for the cost, though. ... Read more
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Review of Trinity Center at Luther Park
My parents are at Trinity Center at Luther Park and theyre happy with the type of services that they have. The staff is really great. My parents have a 2-bedroom apartment, and it is really spacio... Read more
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Review of Edencrest at Beaverdale
I loved Edencrest at Beaverdale. It will accommodate my brother-in-law. He wants a single bedroom with a door on it so he can open the door and have these other two little living spaces. It's a lit... Read more
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