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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 21 memory care communities in Des Moines, IA using IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IA
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Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Des Moines, IA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Des Moines, IA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Des Moines (Metro Area)

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.

Wesley Acres
MC
ADC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #105 / 406
Yes
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 45
Rank #89 / 528
-- 91.3% 21
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #201 / 294
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #248 / 294
Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center
MC
NH
AL
HC
IL
RESC
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 71
Rank #255 / 406
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 528
-- 60.8% 17
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #170 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek
MC
AL
RC
West Des Moines
93
Facility 93
IA AVG 71
Rank #79 / 406
Yes
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 45
Rank #168 / 528
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #212 / 286
58.1% 9
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #170 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
Holland Farms
MC
AL
IL
RC
Norwalk
116
Facility 116
IA AVG 71
Rank #45 / 406
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 286
38.8% 7
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
Vintage Hills of Indianola
MC
AL
RC
Indianola
90
Facility 90
IA AVG 71
Rank #83 / 406
Yes
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 45
Rank #441 / 528
-
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 19
Rank #212 / 286
45.6% 7
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
Edencrest at Beaverdale
MC
AL
IL
RC
Des Moines (Beaverdale)
160
Facility 160
IA AVG 71
Rank #16 / 406
Yes
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 45
Rank #70 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 19
Rank #200 / 286
39.4% 17
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #232 / 294
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #200 / 294
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 71
Rank #273 / 406
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 528
-
39
Facility 39
IA AVG 19
Rank #27 / 286
87.0% 16
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #170 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
Edencrest at Pleasant Hill
MC
AL
IL
Pleasant Hill
140
Facility 140
IA AVG 71
Rank #23 / 406
Yes
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 45
Rank #500 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 19
Rank #268 / 286
21.4% 2
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #31 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
Edencrest at The Tuscany
MC
AL
IL
RC
Altoona
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 71
Rank #324 / 406
Yes
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 45
Rank #444 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 286
92.5% 7
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #121 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
Grand Living At Tower Place
MC
AL
IL
West Des Moines (South 51St Street)
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 71
Rank #125 / 406
Yes
63
Facility 63
IA AVG 45
Rank #134 / 528
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 286
47.4% 7
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 294
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #200 / 294
Edencrest at The Legacy
MC
AL
IL
RC
Norwalk
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #105 / 406
Yes
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 45
Rank #372 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 19
Rank #200 / 286
35.0% 8
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #146 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
Valley View Village
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 71
Rank #117 / 406
Yes
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 19
Rank #3 / 286
100.0% 24
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #186 / 294
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #231 / 294
Life Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Waveland Park)
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #143 / 406
No
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 45
Rank #213 / 528
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3801 Grand
MC
AL
IL
Des Moines (East Village)
106
Facility 106
IA AVG 71
Rank #60 / 406
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 528
-
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 19
Rank #52 / 286
40.6% 18
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 7
Rank #220 / 294
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 294
Addington Place of Des Moines
MC
AL
Des Moines (Bloomfield/Allen)
54
Facility 54
IA AVG 71
Rank #248 / 406
Yes
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 45
Rank #507 / 528
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 19
Rank #168 / 286
31.5% 32
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 7
Rank #280 / 294
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #200 / 294
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Overview of Trinity Center at Luther Park

Operating under the Gardens at Luther Park organization, Trinity Center at Luther Park is a 120-bed nursing home that provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled care for residents aged 55 and older. The building maintains a high local volume with a 91% occupancy rate and manages an extended 239-day average length of stay. Financial coverage handles a standard mix of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay sources. The campus is built in an exceptionally walkable downtown neighborhood, making local errands and shops easily accessible on foot.

Daily care lines supply an average of 4 hours and 34 minutes of direct nursing time per resident each day, with a combination of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides covering the floor alongside on-site physical therapists. On the compliance side, public monitoring files from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing indicate that state inspectors have noted recurring administrative issues centered on care documentation, food handling protocols, and basic infection control.

Beyond the medical operations, daily life on the campus is organized around faith-based Christian values, spiritual support programs, regular activities, and local volunteer networks.

Prospective representatives researching faith-based senior care options or multi-level nursing setups can review these state health filings to assess the property’s operational history. The public records outline a busy, highly occupied facility backed by solid daily direct care hours and a walkable location, balanced against some recurring regulatory points regarding kitchen and documentation maintenance.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Des Moines, IA

What is the average cost of memory care in Des Moines, IA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Des Moines, IA is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Des Moines, IA?

Memory care in Des Moines, IA typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Des Moines, IA?

Memory care communities in Des Moines, IA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Iowa?

Assisted living in Iowa supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Iowa Medicaid cover memory care?

Iowa Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Iowa) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 21 memory care communities in Des Moines, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.