Independence Village of Ankeny
1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
4.6
(26 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and residents. Very clean. I LOVE LIVING HERE!!..."
READ MOREOur comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Polk County, IA below include 39 memory care communities with 425... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
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1275 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
4.6
(26 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and residents. Very clean. I LOVE LIVING HERE!!..."
READ MORE525 S 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
5.0
(10 reviews)
"We toured the MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek and my grandmother liked it. It was the newest of all the places we visited. You get the sense of community, but it was more like a hotel atmosphere where she could get room serv..."
READ MORE5050 Hawthorne Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265
4.5
(24 reviews)
"My grandmother has moved into Bickford of West Des Moines. We like the homey smaller atmosphere and some more attentive care. The staff is very kind and caring. I like that they have multiple activities set up for the residents, and they encourage th..."
READ MORE3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50023
4.7
(12 reviews)
"3801 Grand is in the same neighborhood that I would like to be in. It isn't as large as a community. It has 38 residents so it seemed like a very friendly community. The input that I was getting from talking to the administrator was very receptive an..."
READ MORE5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322
4.4
(27 reviews)
"Bickford of Urbandale was well laid-out and easy-to-follow building. Everybody seemed friendly. The apartments seemed nice. They had a good view out of their window, a nice landscape, wildlife birds, and small creatures like that. The rooms were smal..."
READ MORE3602 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
4.8
(10 reviews)
"My father and I visited Rock Creek with Ashley. Ashley is an awesome lady. She treated us like family as soon as we walked in the door. Answered all questions we had and offered many ideas and food for thought. The room she showed us was much nicer ..."
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8525 Urbandale Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322
4.6
(8 reviews)
"We went to Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. They are private pay only. They do not accept insurance, but they do accept VA. They range from just early stages of dementia all the way to the end stages, which is amazing because there are a lo..."
READ MORE1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301
4.0
(27 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Ramsey Village. The employees there are very helpful and extremely friendly. They know all their residents and they treat them all with respect. They appear to have, and have so far after the first week, been able to provide ..."
READ MORE601 Hawthorne Crossing Dr. SE, Bondurant, IA 50035
4.0
(15 reviews)
"My grandmother moved into Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing. She's been there for over a month now. The lady that I had spoken to was very helpful. It is like a family there. I go, and I eat supper with my grandmother every day. I get to know t..."
READ MORE6132 NE 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My dad is at Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe. The people are very helpful, and they take good care of him. It's a smaller community, and he shares an apartment with another guy. He gets his own bedroom, and then they share a living room and a bathr..."
READ MORE12605 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325
4.7
(39 reviews)
"My father was at Woodlands Creek Retirement Community. He was in a two-bedroom independent apartment. The apartments were completely redone between residents, so everything was new and fresh. It was set up wonderfully. Their fees were reasonable, and..."
READ MORE1701 Campus Drive, Clive, IA 50325
4.7
(14 reviews)
"Walnut Ridge was larger. The hallways were wide and tall. It had a lot of glass and a lot of light. The recreation room includes a pool for exercise and classes. They had a large whirlpool area. The grounds there are more open. It's nice and green. T..."
READ MORE3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
4.4
(15 reviews)
"The rooms are very nice and the food is great. The staff is really friendly...."
READ MORE1500 Edgewater Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
4.1
(12 reviews)
"My mother moved to Copper Shores Village Assisted Living one month ago. We are very impressed with our experience.....and in Mom's words, "I could not have chosen a better place." We appreciate the warm welcome, cleanliness, attention to detail, and..."
READ MORE1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, IA 50021
4.1
(12 reviews)
"Mill-Pond was nice, but Ankeny is not close to our doctors or family. The staff was very nice. We have a friend there, and she loves it. It was very clean. Everybody was helpful. Because of the virus, we couldn't see any of the rooms. The rooms you c..."
READ MORE455 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021
4.4
(7 reviews)
"My dad was at Edencrest at Siena Hills for over a year. We really liked the staff. The apartments were very nice. They had a full-size refrigerator and a microwave. It was like a kitchen, but without the stove. It was very nice. They had a one-bedr..."
READ MORE5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
4.5
(6 reviews)
"It was my second choice for my sister, we just couldn't get a room there right now. It was a very nice place, and they had a nice courtyard. The staffs who gave the tour were very pleasant and informative. I haven't eaten there, but they had a good m..."
READ MORE3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Wesley on Grand. It's hard to find anything you don't like about the place. It has a very nice structure and was recently remodeled. It's a Tudor-style setting. They also had a nice, heated pool area. My mom likes to swim, ..."
READ MORE2210 E. Park Ave., Des Moines, IA 50320
4.2
(7 reviews)
"My parents have moved into Edencrest at Riverwoods. Everything is great. They are very helpful. There is good communication. They are making sure they are checking in with me and making sure my parents understand what's going on. The staff is good, a..."
READ MORE1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
4.2
(7 reviews)
"My wife moved to Luther Park Community. It seemed to be the best fit for her. I liked the facility. The people were extremely friendly, so that's why we went there, and the fact that they take Medicaid. Her room is small but it's enough for her. It i..."
READ MOREAn estimated 64,000 Iowa residents age 65 and over have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, including 10.2 percent of Polk County residents in the 65 and over age group. Out of the approximate 481,830 county residents, 12.7 percent are 65 and over. For those who need Alzheimer’s and/or dementia care, there are 14 memory care facilities in Polk County. Some of these facilities are in cities such as Clive and Des Moines. Memory care facilities in Iowa, including Polk County, are called assisted living programs (ALPs) and are licensed by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division.
Memory Care costs in Polk County start around $5,779 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Polk County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Dallas County
$7,151
Marshall County
$6,205
Marion County
$6,155
Polk County
$5,779
US
$5,694
Warren County
$5,297
Wapello County
$4,730
Story County
$4,485
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Iowa page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Iowa page.
Polk County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Polk County, please visit our Memory Care in Iowa page.
Polk County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Iowa page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
John3
5.0
Review of Luther Park Community
My wife moved to Luther Park Community. It seemed to be the best fit for her. I liked the facility. The people were extremely friendly, so that's why we went there, and the fact that they take...
Memory Care
Courtney
4.0
Review of Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center
My mom was a resident of Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Memory care is the only thing they do, which I think is wonderful, because they're all experienced in memory care. The staff...
Provider response
Hi Courtney, Our team aims to provide the highest quality care for every resident, and we are so happy to see that they've delivered at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Thank you so...
Memory Care
John_62
4.0
Review of Bickford of West Des Moines
I toured Bickford of West Des Moines. I thought it was very nice. I liked the community. The lady took me on the tour was very knowledgeable and helped me with all my questions. I was very...