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Welcoming residents and guests in its scenic facade, Edencrest at the Legacy is a distinct senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. A care team consisting of kind and well-trained professionals readily helps residents with their daily living activities and personal needs to ensure their comfort. Residents flourish and enjoy a fun-filled life with accessible amenities and compassionate care all around.
Mingle with friends and gain meaningful experiences with a full slate of exciting events and wellness programs, focusing on residents’ aspirations and strengths. Meals are important to keep residents healthy, hence, delicious home-cooked meals are served to foster familiarity and meet dietary needs. The community strives to create a haven for residents to make every moment of their best years memorable.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Make the most of your retirement years at the vibrant senior living community of Independence Village Of Des Moines (Beaverdale Estates) in Des Moines, IA, offering independent living. The community features pet-friendly apartments featuring large windows with plenty of natural light, along with convenient access to housekeeping for a maintenance-free living. The community is conveniently located near numerous parks, recreational facilities and walking trails, as well as excellent health care facilities, including the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.
The community fosters a vibrant living experience and social connection through their diverse array of social, cultural and recreational activities, as well as exercise, fitness and wellness programs. A talented culinary team carefully prepares diverse menu options catered to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a business center and library, beauty salon and barbershop, and community activity room, including a game room and lounge, for relaxing gathering spaces.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
An Atria senior living community, Holiday Beaverdale Estates has built one of the finest senior living communities in Des Moines– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to making sure that an individual can feel independent while being engaged is one of their utmost priority for a balanced lifestyle; they ensure that their residents are healthy and active. Holiday Beaverdale Estates has ensured a diverse and inclusive environment offering a strong sense of family.
The premier community has boasted an elevated lifestyle through the elevated service that they have provided for residential independent living seniors. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef; weekly housekeeping and laundry, and daily fitness activities with their finest gym equipment– among others. They also provide every private apartment with an emergency call system.
Overview of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is a resident-centered community where their dedicated staff strives to cultivate the holistic wellness of their residents. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care, residents can feel confident with the lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay, and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in the best environment for retiring. Bishop Drumm puts its seniors first and promotes an elevated lifestyle.
As a member of the Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is centered on the holistic wellness of its residents; services and amenities include a fitness studio, salon and spa, walking paths, an education center, housekeeping, transportation, housekeeping, physician visits, and therapy services.
A member of the Immanuel senior living community, Copper Shores Village is where residents thrive with a unique experience for each and every senior. The nursing home community is a place where comfort and convenience are met; ensuring that residents are receiving only the finest solutions to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Copper Shores Village is guaranteed to take traditional long-term care to the next level of senior living experience in Des Moines.
Offering 24-hour care for independent 55+ retirement living, assisted living, and memory care options– The Immanuel lifestyle is centered on lifelong learning and wellness– residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, and faith.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Des Moines, IA
What is the average cost of independent living in Des Moines, IA?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Des Moines, IA is approximately $1,879. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Des Moines, IA?
Independent living in Des Moines, IA typically ranges from $511 - $4,741 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Des Moines, IA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 63 licensed independent living communities in Des Moines, IA.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 independent living communities in Des Moines, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Des Moines, IA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Des Moines, IA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Des Moines, IA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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