Elite Lodge of Ashworth
Elite Lodge of Ashworth offers a comfortable home-like setting for round-the-clock support and assistance for senior independent living. As Iowa’s premier retirement home, expect to be treated with kindness and an immense amount of patience for a more personal touch approach to resort-style living. Elit Lodge ensures a serene atmosphere and an efficient service that puts its residents at the top of their priority.
As its name suggests, an elite-level of care and superior service is provided. The home has a registered nurse available 24/7, maintenance-free services, housekeeping, and laundry weekly, an emergency call system, a dining room, a resident parking, spacious independent living apartments, a full-service salon, social activities, and stimulating programs available.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Des Moines's city center to Elite Lodge of Ashworth'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-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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Cedar Ridge Village | IL AL NH SNF | West Des Moines | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
71
Rank
#141 / 334 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
IA AVG
46
Rank
#175 / 424 | - | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
18
Rank
#169 / 258 |
51.5%
Facility
51.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#181 / 295 | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Cedar Ridge Village | IL AL NH SNF | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#261 / 334 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
46
Rank
#408 / 424 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
18
Rank
#210 / 258 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#9 / 295 | A+ | 16 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living | IL ADC AL MC NH SNF | West Des Moines | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#261 / 334 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
46
Rank
#402 / 424 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#7 / 295 | - | 22 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#281 / 299 |
| Elite Lodge of Ashworth | IL | West Des Moines (The Lodge Of Ashworth) | - | Yes |
41
Facility
41
IA AVG
46
Rank
#238 / 424 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Woodlands Creek Senior Living | IL AL MC | Clive | - | Yes |
19
Facility
19
IA AVG
46
Rank
#359 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 23
Facility
23
IA AVG
18
Rank
#87 / 258 | - | A+ | - | - | - |
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Elite Lodge of Ashworth is located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elite Lodge of Ashworth
What neighborhood is Elite Lodge of Ashworth in?
Elite Lodge of Ashworth is in the The Lodge of Ashworth neighborhood of West Des Moines.
Is Elite Lodge of Ashworth in a walkable area?
Elite Lodge of Ashworth has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Elite Lodge of Ashworth?
Yes, Elite Lodge of Ashworth allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Elite Lodge of Ashworth?
Yes — there are 14 photos of Elite Lodge of Ashworth in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Elite Lodge of Ashworth?
Elite Lodge of Ashworth is located at 909 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
What is the phone number of Elite Lodge of Ashworth?
(515) 729-9100 will put you in contact with the team at Elite Lodge of Ashworth.
Does Elite Lodge of Ashworth provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Elite Lodge of Ashworth is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.





