14 Independent Living Communities near Des Moines, IA
There are 14 Independent Living Communities in the Des Moines area, with 6 in Des Moines and 8 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Des Moines is $2,525 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,645. Cheaper nearby regions include Urbandale with an average starting cost of $1,737.
To help you with your search, browse the 91 reviews below for independent living communities in Des Moines. On average, consumers rate independent living in Des Moines 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include West Des Moines with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Independent Living Communities in Des Moines, IA
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Holiday 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
"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
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
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
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
Scottish Rite Park
Provides: Independent Living
2909 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
"My parents-in-law are in Scottish Rite Park. They've been there a little over a year. They have both independent living and assisted living. If one requires one care and the other one requires..." More
"My parents-in-law are in Scottish Rite Park. They've been there a little over a year. They have both independent living and assisted living. If one requires one care and the other one requires..." More
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Holiday Illahee Hills
Provides: Independent Living
8308 Colby Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50322
"We have chosen Illahee Hills in Urbandale for my mom. She will be moving in this month. It's an independent community, they have 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. They have all kinds of amenities. They..." More
"We have chosen Illahee Hills in Urbandale for my mom. She will be moving in this month. It's an independent community, they have 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. They have all kinds of amenities. They..." More
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
The Arbordale
Provides: Independent Living
2727 82nd Pl., Urbandale, IA 50322
"We were impressed with The Arbordale. The size of the rooms was really big, updated and clean, with a full-size washer and dryer and bigger kitchens than the other place we saw. They had a lot of..." More
"We were impressed with The Arbordale. The size of the rooms was really big, updated and clean, with a full-size washer and dryer and bigger kitchens than the other place we saw. They had a lot of..." 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
"I moved into Connect55+ Ankeny the day after Thanksgiving. I think it's excellent. I played more games and attended more activities than I ever did. The activities director is fantastic. Things are..." More
"I moved into Connect55+ Ankeny the day after Thanksgiving. I think it's excellent. I played more games and attended more activities than I ever did. The activities director is fantastic. Things are..." 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
Copper Shores Village
Provides: Independent Living
1500 Edgewater Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"My father-in-law lives at Copper Shores Village. The room has a beautiful view of the lake there. It is a pretty modern facility. It has a lot of activities. It has a really nice gym to work out...." More
"My father-in-law lives at Copper Shores Village. The room has a beautiful view of the lake there. It is a pretty modern facility. It has a lot of activities. It has a really nice gym to work out...." More
Edencrest at The Legacy
Provides: Independent Living
2901 Cedar Street, Norwalk, IA 50211
"Edencrest at The Legacy Retirement Community is certified by the State of Iowa. The staff at Edencrest are here to assist our residents with Activities of Daily Living. Some residents may find they..." More
"Edencrest at The Legacy Retirement Community is certified by the State of Iowa. The staff at Edencrest are here to assist our residents with Activities of Daily Living. Some residents may find they..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Des Moines
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Review of Scottish Rite Park
My parents-in-law are in Scottish Rite Park. They've been there a little over a year. They have both independent living and assisted living. If one requires one care and the other one requires anot... Read more
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Review of Holiday Beaverdale Estates
The person who toured me around Beaverdale Estates was real nice, very thorough, and empathetic towards showing me what I needed to see. She took me to a studio apartment, which was what I wanted, ... Read more
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Review of Ramsey Village
I had a friend who was at Ramsey Village for five years. I toured it recently, and they showed me what they had available for rent. They got two-bedrooms: one bedroom on each side, and then a bathr... Read more
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