Overview of Crestview Terrace Apartments

Experience the best of your golden years at Crestview Terrace Apartments, a dedicated 55+ community in West Des Moines, IA, offering independent living. The community features purposely designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with on-site maintenance and management.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delightful restaurants and shops also provide residents with a variety of dining options to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a library, a fitness center, lounge areas, a gazebo, and a beautifully maintained garden.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #195 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesControlled Access

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Parking
Fitness Center
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 500 / 860 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Des Moines's city center to Crestview Terrace Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Cedar Ridge Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
West Des Moines
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 72
Rank #170 / 403
Yes
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 47
Rank #213 / 504
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 19
Rank #192 / 285
51.5% A+2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 295
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 295
Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
West Des Moines
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 72
Rank #323 / 403
Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 47
Rank #480 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 97.5% -20
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 295
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #277 / 295
Cedar Ridge Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
West Des Moines (Heritage Bend)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 72
Rank #323 / 403
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 47
Rank #486 / 504
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 285
95.0% A+15
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #89 / 295
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #201 / 295
Crestview Terrace Apartments
IL
West Des Moines-Yes
53
Facility 53
IA AVG 47
Rank #195 / 504
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Woodlands Creek Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Clive-Yes
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 47
Rank #414 / 504
-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 19
Rank #106 / 285
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Crestview Terrace Apartments 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 Crestview Terrace Apartments

Is Crestview Terrace Apartments in a walkable area?

Crestview Terrace Apartments has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Crestview Terrace Apartments?

Yes, Crestview Terrace Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Crestview Terrace Apartments?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Crestview Terrace Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Crestview Terrace Apartments?

Crestview Terrace Apartments is located at 916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265.

What is the phone number of Crestview Terrace Apartments?

(515) 223-1233 will put you in contact with the team at Crestview Terrace Apartments.

Does Crestview Terrace Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Crestview Terrace Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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