Glen Meadows Retirement Community

Glen Meadows Retirement Community

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #163 / 222Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 163rd out of 222 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Independent living 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 566 / 650 / 694 / 706 / 759-1206 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Beauty Services

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Parking Available

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Exercise Programs/Fitness Center

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Safety Systems

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Recreational Activities

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Health Programs

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Security Systems

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Pet-Friendly

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Wi-Fi Access

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Theater Room

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Computer Room

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Glen Meadows Retirement Community

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info 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.
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 76
Rank #76 / 165
Yes
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 43
Rank #88 / 222
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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
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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
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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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