Glen Meadows Retirement Community
Glen Meadows Retirement Community offers independent living in West Des Moines, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care, making the community potentially suitable for someone seeking that arrangement.
Housing options include studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes. A studio provides a single private space, while the larger layouts offer additional living or sleeping areas, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet with them.
Community insights.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 566 / 650 / 694 / 706 / 759-1206 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Beauty Services
Parking Available
Exercise Programs/Fitness Center
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Recreational Activities
Health Programs
Security Systems
Pet-Friendly
Wi-Fi Access
Theater Room
Computer Room
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Glen Meadows Retirement Community
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Des Moines's city center to Glen Meadows Retirement Community'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
76
Rank
#76 / 165 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
IA AVG
43
Rank
#88 / 222 | - | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
15
Rank
#72 / 131 |
51.5%
Facility
51.5%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#92 / 154 | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 155 |
| Cedar Ridge Village | IL AL NH SNF | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
76
Rank
#127 / 165 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
43
Rank
#210 / 222 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
15
Rank
#94 / 131 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#9 / 154 | A+ | 16 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 155 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
1
Rank
#104 / 155 |
| Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living | IL ADC AL MC NH SNF | West Des Moines | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
76
Rank
#127 / 165 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
43
Rank
#205 / 222 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
IA AVG
63.2%
Rank
#8 / 154 | - | 22 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 155 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
1
Rank
#147 / 155 |
| Glen Meadows Retirement Community | IL | West Des Moines | - | Yes |
26
Facility
26
IA AVG
43
Rank
#163 / 222 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Woodlands Creek Senior Living | IL AL MC | Clive | - | Yes |
19
Facility
19
IA AVG
43
Rank
#180 / 222 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 23
Facility
23
IA AVG
15
Rank
#31 / 131 | - | A+ | - | - | - |
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
Glen Meadows Retirement Community is located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Meadows Retirement Community
Is Glen Meadows Retirement Community in a walkable area?
Glen Meadows Retirement Community has a walk score of 26. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Glen Meadows Retirement Community?
Yes, Glen Meadows Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Glen Meadows Retirement Community?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Glen Meadows Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Glen Meadows Retirement Community provide?
Glen Meadows Retirement Community offers Independent Living.
What is the address of Glen Meadows Retirement Community?
Glen Meadows Retirement Community is located at 850 S 60Th St Building 1000, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
What is the phone number of Glen Meadows Retirement Community?
(515) 207-5352 will put you in contact with the team at Glen Meadows Retirement Community.
Does Glen Meadows Retirement Community provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Glen Meadows Retirement Community is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.




