Fort Des Moines Senior Housing
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.
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #152 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd 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 Features100% handicap accessible
Minimum Age55+
Utilities IncludedYes
Fitness Center
Salon
Spa
Chapel
Garden
Laundry
Activitiesmonthly potluck dinners, birthday and anniversary celebrations, weekly bingo, card games, special entertainment events
Religious Services
Touring HoursMonday - Friday: 8 am - 1 pm
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 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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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| Edencrest at Beaverdale | IL AL MC RC | Des Moines (Beaverdale) | 160
Facility
160
IA AVG
72
Rank
#16 / 403 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
IA AVG
47
Rank
#70 / 504 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
19
Rank
#200 / 285 | 39.4% | A+ | 17 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
7
Rank
#233 / 295 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#201 / 295 |
| Wesley Acres | IL ADC AL MC NH SNF | Des Moines (Greenwood) | 80
Facility
80
IA AVG
72
Rank
#105 / 403 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
IA AVG
47
Rank
#89 / 504 | - | - | 91.3% | - | 21 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
7
Rank
#202 / 295 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#249 / 295 |
| Valley View Village | IL AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
72
Rank
#117 / 403 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
47
Rank
#304 / 504 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 54
Facility
54
IA AVG
19
Rank
#3 / 285 | 100.0% | - | 24 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#187 / 295 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#232 / 295 |
| Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center | IL NH AL HC MC RESC SNF | Des Moines (East Village) | 51
Facility
51
IA AVG
72
Rank
#254 / 403 | No |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
47
Rank
#2 / 504 | - | - | 60.8% | - | 18 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
7
Rank
#171 / 295 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 295 |
| Fort Des Moines Senior Housing | IL | Des Moines (Fort Des Moines) | - | No |
60
Facility
60
IA AVG
47
Rank
#152 / 504 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa
Fort Des Moines Senior Housing is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
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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. Moderately 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 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.
Does Fort Des Moines Senior Housing provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Fort Des Moines Senior Housing 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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