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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · West Des Moines, IA
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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · West Des Moines, IA
525 S 60Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

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A proud member of the MorningStar Senior Living Group, MorningStar at Jordan Creek provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services that are all tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the top-ranked assisted living community in Des Mois. An elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar at Jordan Creek can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.

The community boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, which is why they have provided essential services to do so– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management highly encourages residents to take part in activities and maximize the amenities so as to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment. 

Facility Direct Line (515) 762-6267
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 93 Rank #79 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 403 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #211 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 286 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.
7 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #168 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 168th out of 504 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.
58 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #220 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. 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.
58% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
54 / 93

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 6, 2018
ExpirationSeptember 6, 2026 Expires in 20 days
CountyDallas
License NumberS0387
Year Opened09/06/2018

Ownership & Operating Entity

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek is administered by Paula Spidell.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax5155057929

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Bistro
Movie Theater
Chapel
Library
Fitness Center
Salon
Spa
Courtyard
Sun Room
Strolling Paths
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs, Dining Experience

Pricing & Financial Information

Rates from$5,425/mo

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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 (43% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (63% below)
• Violations per inspection (20% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
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. 1027 This facility has 63% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (10 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 63% 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. 107 This facility has 43% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (10 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.41.76 This facility has 20% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.4 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 20% 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. 713 This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (7 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed

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Building Type: Apartment

Managed by Lindsey

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

AL - Studio
Studio
Layout
AL - 1 Bed
1 Bedroom
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AL - 2 Bed
2 bedroom
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MC - Studio
Studio
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MC - 1 Bed
1 Bedroom
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MC - 2 Bed
2 bedroom
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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Des Moines's city center to MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.29 miles to nearest hospital (UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital)

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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 72
Rank #16 / 403
Yes
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 47
Rank #70 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 19
Rank #200 / 286
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #327 / 362
A+13
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
The Rose of East Des Moines
AL
Des Moines
128
Facility 128
IA AVG 72
Rank #32 / 403
No
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 47
Rank #98 / 504
1 bed / 2 bed
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 19
Rank #153 / 286
42.2%
Facility 42.2%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #312 / 362
A+31
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 7
Rank #294 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Holland Farms
AL
IL
MC
RC
Norwalk
116
Facility 116
IA AVG 72
Rank #45 / 403
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 47
Rank #304 / 504
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 286
38.8%
Facility 38.8%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #331 / 362
-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 72
Rank #79 / 403
Yes
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 47
Rank #168 / 504
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #211 / 286
58.1%
Facility 58.1%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #220 / 362
-7
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Valley View Village
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 72
Rank #117 / 403
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 47
Rank #304 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 19
Rank #3 / 286
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #1 / 362
-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

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek is located in West 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 MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek

Is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek in a walkable area?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek?

According to IA state health department records, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek's license number is S0387.

When does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek's license expires on September 6, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek's occupancy is 58%.

How long has MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek been in business?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek on this page.

Are pets allowed at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek?

Yes, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek allows residents to bring their pets.

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