Located in the heart of Iowa, West Des Moines is home to around 68,723 people, and 13.6% of its residents are 65 or older. Seniors are attracted to the city’s low cost of living and low violent crime rate. The city also has several hospitals, including MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center and Methodist West Hospital. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the median monthly rate for a semiprivate room in a West Des Moines nursing home is $7,148, about $760 below the national average.
Nursing homes offer the highest level of senior care available. They are suitable for people who can’t safely live at home but who don’t need to be hospitalized. Many residents are older adults recovering from surgery. Facilities provide 24/7 nursing care and supervision. On-site caregivers help residents complete daily living tasks such as getting dressed and eating. Assisted living communities and home care agencies offer more affordable care for seniors who don’t need the constant supervision provided in nursing homes.
This guide provides an overview of nursing home rates in West Des Moines compared with other Iowa cities. It also lists some resources to help seniors in the area.
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600 EAST FIFTH STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50309
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.
Rates 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
| 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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Michelle
4
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
Review of Manorcare Health Services of West Des Moines
Therapy was great. The beds were not the most comfortable.
Provider response
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jgiannetto
5
Review of Manorcare Health Services of West Des Moines
The therapy here helped me get back home. I went from a wheelchair to walking with a cane. My medication was managed well.
Provider response
Thank you for sharing! We are glad to hear you were happy with your care and that you thought we worked so well with you to get you back on the road to recovery.
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