Fort Des Moines Senior Housing
Make the most of your best years at Fort Des Moines Senior Housing, a distinct community located in the quiet setting of Des Moines, IA, offering independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. Maintenance services and plenty of convenient apartment features, residents enjoy a hassle-free living.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with various dining options to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include an activities room, a beauty salon, a chapel, a fitness center, a theater room, a garden, and an outdoor gazebo, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Community insights.
About this community
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 640 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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5.2 miles from city center
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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.
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.
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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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| Edencrest at Beaverdale | IL AL MC RC | Des Moines (Beaverdale) | 160
Facility
160
IA AVG
76
Rank
#10 / 165 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
IA AVG
43
Rank
#24 / 222 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
15
Rank
#75 / 131 |
30.0%
Facility
30.0%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#130 / 154 | A+ | 13 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
7
Rank
#128 / 155 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
1
Rank
#104 / 155 |
| Holland Farms | IL AL MC RC | Norwalk | 116
Facility
116
IA AVG
76
Rank
#29 / 165 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
43
Rank
#124 / 222 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
15
Rank
#94 / 131 |
46.6%
Facility
46.6%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#135 / 154 | - | 8 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 155 |
| Valley View Village | IL AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
76
Rank
#53 / 165 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
43
Rank
#124 / 222 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 55
Facility
55
IA AVG
15
Rank
#1 / 131 |
96.2%
Facility
96.2%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#1 / 154 | - | 27 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#104 / 155 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
1
Rank
#119 / 155 |
| Edencrest at The Tuscany | IL AL MC RC | Altoona | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
76
Rank
#127 / 165 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
IA AVG
43
Rank
#189 / 222 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
15
Rank
#94 / 131 |
92.5%
Facility
92.5%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#18 / 154 | - | 7 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
7
Rank
#77 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 155 |
| Fort Des Moines Senior Housing | IL | Des Moines (Fort Des Moines) | - | No |
60
Facility
60
IA AVG
43
Rank
#61 / 222 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa
Fort Des Moines Senior Housing is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Des Moines Senior Housing
What neighborhood is Fort Des Moines Senior Housing in?
Fort Des Moines Senior Housing is in the Fort Des Moines neighborhood of Des Moines.
Is Fort Des Moines Senior Housing in a walkable area?
Fort Des Moines Senior Housing has a walk score of 60. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Fort Des Moines Senior Housing?
No, Fort Des Moines Senior Housing has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Fort Des Moines Senior Housing?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Fort Des Moines Senior Housing in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Fort Des Moines Senior Housing provide?
Fort Des Moines Senior Housing offers Independent Living.
What is the address of Fort Des Moines Senior Housing?
Fort Des Moines Senior Housing is located at 505 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315.
What is the phone number of Fort Des Moines Senior Housing?
(515) 285-8505 will put you in contact with the team at Fort Des Moines Senior Housing.




