Assisted Living Communities in West Des Moines, Iowa

In West Des Moines, assisted living facilities charge monthly rates of $4,803 for housing and care, which is hundreds of dollars over the Iowa average of $4,367 and the national rate of $4,500. Similarly, care costs in this city exceed rates in other surveyed cities in the region, including Cedar Rapids, where monthly fees average $4,748. In Ames, rates are $150 less than in West Des Moines, and in Iowa City and Sioux City, respective care costs are even more competitive at $4,410 and $4,148.

Assisted living communities in West Des Moines charge $4,803 per month for care.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

Assisted living rates in West Des Moines average $4,803 per month, which is modest compared to most other local long-term care options. Seniors who obtain care at home pay $5,815 for custodial in-home care and specialized home health care, while those in nursing homes pay starting rates of $7,148. On the other hand, seniors may save money by opting for adult day health care, which costs $1,517 per month.