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Edencrest at Riverwoods
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Des Moines, IA
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Edencrest at Riverwoods

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Des Moines, IA
2210 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Edencrest at Riverwoods

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Ideally set in the tranquil neighborhood of East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA, is the reliable senior living community of Edencrest at Riverwoods that provides assisted living and memory care. Experience the highest quality of care and support with a compassionate and responsible team caring for residents’ needs and preferences around the clock. Featuring different levels of care for individuals with dementia and other memory-related needs, the community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment where residents thrive.

Elevate your retirement with fun recreation and wellness programs, highlighting your interests and strengths. Delightful and healthy meals are also provided to foster comfort and meet dietary needs. With beautiful courtyards and pet-friendly spaces, residents enjoy a peaceful and happy retirement.

Facility Direct Line (515) 288-4040
Facility Direct Line (515) 288-4040
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #87 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #155 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
12 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #278 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
35 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #255 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 255th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
40% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
32 / 80

About this community

License Details

IssuanceMay 18, 2024
CountyPolk
License NumberS0339
Year Opened05/19/2014

Ownership & Operating Entity

Edencrest at Riverwoods is administered by Anna Austin.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsPersonal emergency call system.
Safety FeaturesWalk-in showers with grab bars.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email anna.austin@edencrestliving.com
Fax5155282005

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Housekeeping
Laundry
Recreation Area
Fitness Center
Courtyard
Salon
Pet Friendly
Home Cooked Meals Served Daily
Specific ProgramsSocial and recreational activities, Senior wellness programs, Fitness classes

Pricing & Financial Information

IL$2,900 per month
MC$6,500 per month

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (114% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (44% below)
• Violations per inspection (3% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 1527 This facility has 44% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 44% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 157 This facility has 114% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 114% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.71.76 This facility has 3% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.7 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 3% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 913 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (9 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Managed by Dwala Lehman

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Edencrest at Riverwoods

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Des Moines's city center to Edencrest at Riverwoods's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Des Moines

Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Edencrest at Beaverdale
AL
IL
MC
RC
Des Moines (Beaverdale)
160
Facility 160
IA AVG 71
Rank #15 / 334
Yes
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 46
Rank #55 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #177 / 258
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #260 / 295
A+13
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Holland Farms
AL
IL
MC
RC
Norwalk
116
Facility 116
IA AVG 71
Rank #42 / 334
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 46
Rank #254 / 424
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 18
Rank #210 / 258
38.8%
Facility 38.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #264 / 295
-8
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
AL
MC
RC
West Des Moines
93
Facility 93
IA AVG 71
Rank #69 / 334
Yes
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 46
Rank #137 / 424
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 18
Rank #189 / 258
58.1%
Facility 58.1%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #157 / 295
-7
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Edencrest at Riverwoods
AL
IL
MC
RC
Des Moines (Woodside Park)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #87 / 334
Yes
35
Facility 35
IA AVG 46
Rank #278 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 18
Rank #155 / 258
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #255 / 295
-9
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #225 / 299
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #274 / 299
Valley View Village
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 71
Rank #97 / 334
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 46
Rank #254 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 18
Rank #2 / 258
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #1 / 295
-27
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Edencrest at Riverwoods is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Edencrest at Riverwoods

What neighborhood is Edencrest at Riverwoods in?

Edencrest at Riverwoods is in the Woodside Park neighborhood of Des Moines.

Is Edencrest at Riverwoods in a walkable area?

Edencrest at Riverwoods has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Edencrest at Riverwoods?

According to IA state health department records, Edencrest at Riverwoods's license number is S0339.

What is the occupancy rate at Edencrest at Riverwoods?

Edencrest at Riverwoods's occupancy is 40%.

How long has Edencrest at Riverwoods been in business?

Edencrest at Riverwoods has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Edencrest at Riverwoods?

Yes, Edencrest at Riverwoods allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Edencrest at Riverwoods?

The team at Edencrest at Riverwoods can be reached at Anna.Austin@edencrestliving.com.

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