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540 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We toured Grand Living at Tower Place. It's very deluxe. They had a lot of the amenities, but we did not spend a lot of time there because we were not interested because of the price. The staff that we met was fine. They were very nice apartments. It..."
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5815 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..."
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4700 84Th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My mom has been a resident of Senior Suites of Urbandale for a month now. It is great. It's a small community, if that's what you're looking for, and the staff there has been nothing but helpful and kind to her. She has a two-bedroom apartment. I'm ..."
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9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3.6
(15 reviews)
"Edgewater, A WesleyLife Community, is beautiful. It's lovely. Wonderful food, good floor plans, and nice staff. The facilities are great. They have all the high-end facilities, like movie theater projection stuff and computer availability. You got ev..."
READ MORE6901 Peckham Street, Johnston, IA 50131
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We toured the Brio of Johnston. We like that one a lot. We have some friends that already live there. They were very, very, very nice. We weren't quite as crazy about the floor plans. We had a couple of meals there. It's very new and very modern and ..."
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805 SE Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like that everything is very modern and up to date at Edencrest Kettlestone. The staff is very good. My dad says the food is pretty good, too. The place is very clean. They have a library, a courtyard, an outdoor space, a weight room and an activit..."
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1325 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014
4.7
(33 reviews)
"Independence Village of Ames is a wonderful facility that provides excellent care for their residents. The facility is clean and the staff does a great job to make sure the residents feel at home. There are a great selection of daily activities to ke..."
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2800 Sunset Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211
4.7
(10 reviews)
"Mom is in Holland Farms Senior Living. It's a very, very nice place. It's very modern, beautifully decorated, very clean, and well maintained, and they've got a very nice staff. They have a very nice dining area. They had a Christmas party on Tuesday..."
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1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
4.6
(43 reviews)
"All the rooms have large windows with nice views. The staff here are very friendly and are involved with all the residents every day. We have 3 choice’s every day at the noon meal. Fun entertainment every week. I think this is the best retirement com..."
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2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My tour at Edencrest at The Legacy was very nice. Everything was pretty much included, like the laundry. They had a nice place to eat that's restaurant style and they'd come out to take your order. If you didn't like the special, you could order some..."
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1203 North E St., Indianola, IA 50125
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My relative is a resident of The Village. It's very clean. He's very well kept, and he has very good care. He's always clean and looks clean. They get him up and around, and he likes the food a lot. I really do like it a lot. We were just thinking ma..."
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604 E. Hillcrest Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
4.1
(6 reviews)
"Vintage Hills is a very nice place. They were very accommodating. It was very clean and modern. They had a very good food. My father was there for 8 months. We had to move him out of the facility because he exceeded their level of care. He had had so..."
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1204 Linden St, Dallas Center, IA 50063
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Spurgeon Manor was a beautiful facility. It has all levels. They have independent, assisted, and memory care. I don't know much about the staff. It was just a short visit inquiry. I know a lot of people that have relatives there, and they do a good j..."
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608 S. 15th Street, Indianola, IA 50125
3.4
(5 reviews)
"My dad has been in Windsor Manor since June 1st. They are very friendly and accommodating, and they made us feel very welcome right away. It was a smaller facility. He’s got a medium sized, one-bedroom; it’s very clean, it smells nice, and it has fre..."
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1302 E 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
"Located less than 15 miles south of Des Moines, Shirlee's Retirement Home in Indianola sits in a residential community surrounded by small t..."
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.
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Mary1
5.0
Review of Bickford of West Des Moines
Bickford of West Des Moines was very, very nice. Of the two places we looked at, that was actually the bigger of the rooms. That was a very good-sized room. They said they do quite a bit of...
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Delores
1.0
Review of Edencrest at Beaverdale
If you have a parent, in law, any elderly person that you love and care for- I suggest that you stay away from Edencrest in Beaverdale. I can only speak to the memory care division. Supposedly...
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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...
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