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Ramsey Village
1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301
"We liked Ramsey Village. Jackie was extremely nice. One of the things I liked about the location was that if my loved...
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Nursing Home Communities in Des Moines, IA
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Independence Village Of Waukee
1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
"Independence Village of Waukee was a nice place. It looked new, but I know it wasn't. They took real good care of it...
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Perry Lutheran Homes - King's Garden Campus
2323 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220
"The care conference team warmly responded to my concerns regarding my friend Kathy: participation in activities, was she...
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University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
233 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50314
"University Park is nice, but I want more independent care. They are nice and very good people. They are very...
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Scottish Rite Park Inc
2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Scottish Rite Park is a senior living community situated in Des Moines, IA. It offers a variety of care options...
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Azria Health Park Place
2401 East 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
"This facility is not elegant but it is comfortable and residents have what they need. The staff is friendly and knows...
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Wesley on Grand
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
"Wesley Acres provides different levels of care, from independent apartments for seniors, to assisted living...
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Luther Park Community
1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
"My parents are at Trinity Center at Luther Park and theyre happy with the type of services that they have. The staff is...
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Calvin Community
4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
"cALVIN'S MAIN STRENGTH IS THE DEDICATED, CARING STAFF. THEY ARE TOPS! "
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Valley View Village
2571 GUTHRIE AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50317
"My mom was a resident in the memory care unit at Valley View for 5 years She received excellent care and we were...
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Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights
4911 SW 19TH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50315
"Mom is in Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and Rehab. The people there had been pleasant, and mom is getting the...
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Genesis Senior Living Center
5608 SW NINTH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50315
"My dad has Alzheimer and they have moved him six times since his stay less than six months. And Dixie the coordinator...
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Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
1501 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
"Out Mom lived at Fountain West for over 2 years. She did not want to go there but then she loved it there. The staff was...
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Karen Acres Healthcare Center
3605 Elm Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
"My parents moved into Karen Acres Healthcare Center. The employees seem to be very caring about the residents. I like...
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Parkridge Nursing & Rehab Cent
4755 PARKRIDGE AVENUE, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"My mother had to go to Parkridge Specialty Care. She’s only been there since Friday; so far, so good. The staff and...
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
"My mother is in Bishop Drum Retirement Center. We chose it because it was convenient for my family to visit her there...
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Bishop Drumm Skilled Nursing
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
"After my life altering accident, the cnas, nurses and staff were caring and have put me on a great road to recovery...
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Urbandale Health Care Center
4614 Nw 84Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
"My friend will be moving into Urbandale Health Care Center. It's got the highest ratings for a care center. They've got...
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Parkridge Specialty Care
5800 NE 12TH AVENUE, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
"Parkridge Specialty Care is excellent. The staff is wonderful and caring. They have a lot of compassion for the...
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On With Life
715 SW ANKENY ROAD, Ankeny, IA 50021
On With Life, located in Ankeny, IA, is a senior living provider that offers a variety of care types, including...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Nonya
1.0
Review of Ramsey Village
Terrible communication between staff and management. My mother was left for hours with no oxygen and felt drugged. She gets attitudes from some of the staff and they fail to listen to her needs....
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Raymond
4.0
Review of Valley View Village
Very happy staff food rooms overall very kind sincere caring staff good variety of meals offered staff that you can talk to blessed to have my wife there
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience, Raymond. We’re so glad to hear you’re pleased with our staff. If there’s anything more we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to let us know!
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Tresia
3.0
Review of Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights
My uncle is in Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights for rehab. They're doing occupational therapy with him, his medication, and encouraging him to get up and do things on his own. The facility is...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
The monthly price for a semiprivate room in a Des Moines nursing home is $578 more expensive than the state median, but it’s significantly under the U.S. average of $7,756.
Compared to other cities in Iowa, the monthly cost for skilled nursing facilities in Des Moines is on the higher end of the spectrum. The most affordable median prices are in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, where skilled nursing facilities cost $6,540 and $6,722, respectively. In Iowa City ($6,859) and Ames ($7,080), the average pricing is closer to Des Moines but still less expensive.
Des Moines
$7,148
Iowa
$6,570
The United States
$7,756
Ames
$7,080
Iowa City
$6,859
Cedar Rapids
$6,540
Dubuque:
$6,722
Nursing Home Costs in Des Moines, IA
A semiprivate room in a Des Moines nursing home costs $7,148, per month, while the equivalent price for a private room is $7,604.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Des Moines, IA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
While the price in Des Moines for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $456 cheaper than a private room in the same type of facility, there are other less expensive care options for seniors. The most affordable is adult day health care at $1,517 per month. Another option is residential care in an assisted living community, which costs $5,005 on average. Seniors who prefer to remain in their own home may opt for home care or home health care services at the median cost of $5,148 per month.
Home care
$5,148
Home health care
$5,148
Adult day health care
$1,517
Assisted living
$5,005
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Nursing home (private room)
$7,604
Free Resources for Seniors in Des Moines, IA
We’ve put together this list of free or low-cost resources available to seniors in De Moines. They may be useful in helping older adults remain in their homes for as long as possible, and provide seniors and their caregivers with a better understanding of the support available when they need to transition into nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging Resources of Central Iowa | (515) 255-1310 | The Aging Resources of Central Iowa acts as the first point of contact for seniors who are trying to navigate the array of aging resources in Des Moines. Services include options counseling, referrals to other agencies and case management with ongoing support. |
| Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (800) 351-4664 | This program can help older adults and their family members understand and make informed decisions about Medicare coverage. SHIIP counselors offer unbiased advice and help seniors compare Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap and prescription drug coverage and provide options to help reduce their costs. |
| The Polk County Commodity Supplemental Food Program | (515) 286-3655 | Offered by Polk County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this program provides food and nutrition counseling to adults who are at least 60 years old. Homebound seniors may receive regular deliveries of food items such as milk, pasta and canned goods along with dietary advice. |
| The Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services Elderly Waiver | (515) 256-4606 | This program helps Medicaid-eligible seniors who want to delay moving into a nursing facility receive the care they need at home. The waiver provides financial aid to cover the cost of homemaker, skilled nursing, respite and a number of other services. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (515) 725-3308 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an independent state-funded agency that makes sure facilities such as nursing homes comply with care quality standards. Ombudsmen also investigate complaints filed by seniors and their loved ones and act as advocates on their behalf to get the issues resolved. |
