Harmony West Des Moines
5010 GRAND RIDGE DRIVE, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
3.7
(37 reviews)
"The therapy here helped me get back home. I went from a wheelchair to walking with a cane. My medication was managed well. ..."
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5010 GRAND RIDGE DRIVE, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
3.7
(37 reviews)
"The therapy here helped me get back home. I went from a wheelchair to walking with a cane. My medication was managed well. ..."
READ MORE9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
3.6
(15 reviews)
"I've been to Edgewater in West Des Moines, which is an ideal place. It's a place I like to wind up. I've worked with nurses, physical therapists, and doctors once a week. I've been there four or maybe five times. It's quite a place. Everybody is grea..."
READ MORE7951 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
3.8
(5 reviews)
"I thought Arbor Springs was excellent because they were more person-to-person, hands on care. I also thought the staff was excellent. It might cost twice as much, but you would get twice as much. If my husband missed a meal and went to the dining roo..."
READ MORE1501 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
2.7
(10 reviews)
"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 wonderful! They fixed her hair, manicured her nails, and treated her with great respect. She was just as happy as possible living..."
READ MORE1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA, 50263
4.6
(43 reviews)
"Our mother has been a member of the Independence Village of Waukee community for 2 years. We feel highly fortunate to have this care community meeting her needs. The director, along with food and nursing care staff, are kindly interactive and acco..."
READ MORE1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA, 50301
4.0
(27 reviews)
"My dad was in Ramsey Village for rehab for 4 weeks. This place has assisted living too. It's amazing, they did an amazing job, and it's a beautiful place. The staff was amazing, and gave us great service. They provided him with occupational therapy, ..."
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13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA, 50323
4.3
(10 reviews)
"Deerfield was wonderful. My mother wanted to go back there, but they had no availability. They had a lot of activities. The nurses and assistants were very attentive. I really liked it. They had a huge dining hall. I was very impressed with it. She h..."
READ MORE3605 Elm Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My parents moved into Karen Acres Healthcare Center. The employees seem to be very caring about the residents. I like that my parents are in the same room, and they have a private bath. The rooms are fine. The building was probably built in the seven..."
READ MORE4614 Nw 84Th Street, Urbandale, IA, 50322
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My friend will be moving into Urbandale Health Care Center. It's got the highest ratings for a care center. They've got nice people, it's clean, and nice, and because she is tight on money, she's on Medicaid, and they would take her. I haven't gotten..."
READ MORE921 SUNSET DRIVE, Norwalk, IA, 50211
4.2
(10 reviews)
"Norwalk Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been most pleasing to accommodate the needs of my mother. They have friendly people and good service. It's a clean facility. She has meals provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and she likes them for th..."
READ MORE2571 GUTHRIE AVENUE, Des Moines, IA, 50317
4.0
(13 reviews)
"I was at Valley View Village for two and a half weeks. It was a pretty good place. The people are very friendly and they're very helpful. The food is better than most restaurants. The P.T. that I worked with (I got therapy every day for about an hour..."
READ MORE815 HIGH ROAD, Norwalk, IA, 50211
4.7
(4 reviews)
"The care is amazing here. They explained everything to my mom and I. Everyone was so kind and honest. I couldn't ask for anything more. I would recommend this facility! ..."
READ MORE5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA, 50131
4.1
(9 reviews)
"I walked through Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. It looked good. It was pretty clean. There were quite a few people around, and it seemed rather pleasant. The staff that gave the tour was great. He was really good. The dining area looked really nice...."
READ MORE3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312
4.2
(9 reviews)
"My first impression of Wesley Acres Des Moines was not that nice. It's very old, but their rooms were adequate. My dad was at the end of the hallway so I would say that their staff did not do a good job. He was okay with their food there. He's there ..."
READ MORE2401 East 8th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Azria Health Park Place. The one thing I like about them is I loved how quickly they acted on getting admitted. They worked hard and diligently into keeping in contact with myself, my brother, and the hospital because she was co..."
READ MORE1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My mother is at The Trinity Center at Luther Park Community. She's been there for a couple of years. They had raised the price and I thought we would have to move her but we found a way to not move her. When the price went up, they moved her to a two..."
READ MORE4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA, 50310
3.5
(9 reviews)
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appea..."
READ MORE233 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Des Moines, IA, 50314
3.0
(4 reviews)
"University Park is nice, but I want more independent care. They are nice and very good people. They are very experienced, and they work really well with the patients. They take the time out to deal with each patient, and I really enjoy them. We have ..."
READ MORE5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA, 50131
2.5
(7 reviews)
"After my life altering accident, the cnas, nurses and staff were caring and have put me on a great road to recovery. They created a comfortable, healing environment & helped me set up my room and electronics to feel as close to home as possible. Than..."
READ MORE5608 SW NINTH STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50315
3.0
(2 reviews)
"your family or loved one is our family !!! it takes a team to run a village and ours is awesome!!!..."
READ MORERates for skilled nursing facilities in West Des Moines are significantly lower than the national median of $7,908 but a few hundred dollars above the state’s average of $6,874. In the cities of Ames and Waterloo, nursing home costs are in line with the Iowa norm and lower than in West Des Moines. Costs in Cedar Rapids are $304 lower, while seniors in Iowa city pay $76 less on average than in West Des Moines.Â
West Des Moines
$7,148
Iowa
$6,874
The United States
$7,908
Ames
$6,874
Waterloo
$6,874
Cedar Rapids
$6,844
Iowa City
$7,072
West Des Moines nursing homes can accommodate residents in semiprivate rooms for $7,148 per month on average and in private rooms for $7,756.
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.
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.
Placing a senior loved one in institutionalized care is a difficult decision to make; other types of care might better suit their needs and budget. Home care and home health care in West Des Moines cost around $5,815 each month. Seniors can maintain their independence while receiving residential care in an assisted living community for an average monthly cost of $4,803. Adult day health care providers in the region charge around $1,517 per month.Â
Home Care
$5,815
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,803
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Nursing Home (private room)
$7,756
These resources are run by nonprofit and government agencies. They can help seniors apply for help with the cost of their long-term care and find other benefits they might be eligible for. Some programs can help older adults postpone a nursing home placement.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Aging Resources of Central Iowa | (515) 255-1310 | As the regional Area Agency on Aging, Aging Resources of Central Iowa is the first point of contact between older adults and local programs. The nonprofit’s information and referral line connects seniors to services and benefits they are eligible for, and it can help them plan for their long-term care. |
The SHIIP-SMP Program | (800) 351-4664 | This statewide service helps Medicare beneficiaries learn about the complexities of Medicare on a one-to-one basis with a trained counselor. Seniors can receive advice on all Medicare-related topics, including how to access financial aid programs to pay for their care. |
WesleyLife Meals on Wheels | (515) 699-3243 | Homebound seniors in West Des Moines can receive weekday lunches through this program. Meals on Wheels delivers low-cost, fresh, nutritious food during the week and provides frozen meals to last for the weekends. |
Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (515) 725-3308 | The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman is part of the State’s Department of Aging. Nursing home residents and their loved ones can get in touch with the ombudsman to express concerns about individual facilities. Volunteers investigate complaints and inspect facilities to ensure they offer a suitable level of care. |
Home- and Community-Based Services Elderly Waiver | (515) 256-4606 | This is a statewide Medicaid waiver that can help older adults who qualify for nursing home placement receive care in the community. Low-income seniors may benefit from an in-home caregiver and receive skilled nursing care and medical transportation services. |
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John_62
3.0
Review of Harmony West Des Moines
Harmony West Des Moines is okay. The facility is fairly well-kept. It is a two-level complex with their short-term upstairs and their long-term downstairs, but they do not have a memory care unit....
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Michelle
4.0
Review of Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
The primary thing we liked about Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center was that they have Medicaid beds immediately available. Secondly, just walking in and seeing the seniors that were there...
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dhalblom
4.0
Review of Harmony West Des Moines
Therapy was great. The beds were not the most comfortable.
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