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Luther Park Apartments
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Luther Park Apartments

2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 View map
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Overview of Luther Park Apartments

Luther Park Apartments is a blissful retreat in Des Moines, IN, offering independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences, with specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also helps with chores and maintenance, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please, as cozy communal spaces and leisure activities are available for their recreation and wellness. Lunch services are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Facility Direct Line (515) 262-1153
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 #148 / 222Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 148th 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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About this community

Additional Services

2 services
Transportation Services
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Social And Recreational Activities
Specific ProgramsExercise Programs

Room Accommodations

Housing Options1 Bed / 2 Bed
Room Sizes483 / 532 / 565 sq. ft
Building Type3-story

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Des Moines's city center to Luther Park Apartments'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. 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.
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.
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 6
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 6
Rank #57 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Edencrest at The Legacy
IL
AL
MC
RC
Norwalk
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 76
Rank #48 / 165
Yes
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 43
Rank #152 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 15
Rank #75 / 131
33.8%
Facility 33.8%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #138 / 154
-7
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 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 6
Rank #104 / 155
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 1
Rank #119 / 155
Luther Park Apartments
IL
Des Moines (Union Park)-Yes
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 43
Rank #148 / 222
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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

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Luther Park Apartments is located in 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.

Benefits
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 Luther Park Apartments

What neighborhood is Luther Park Apartments in?

Luther Park Apartments is in the Union Park neighborhood of Des Moines.

Is Luther Park Apartments in a walkable area?

Luther Park Apartments has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Luther Park Apartments?

Yes, Luther Park Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Luther Park Apartments?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Luther Park Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Luther Park Apartments provide?

Luther Park Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Luther Park Apartments?

Luther Park Apartments is located at 2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316.

What is the phone number of Luther Park Apartments?

(515) 262-1153 will put you in contact with the team at Luther Park Apartments.

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