Valley West Apartments

Overview of Valley West Apartments

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood in West Des Moines, IA, Valley West Apartments is a specially designed 62+ community that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and spacious one-bedroom floor plans are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. The community provides income-based rents, alongside paid utilities, to ease financial burdens.

Residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities, with thriving local amenities and recreational opportunities. Kitchens are also available, allowing residents to prepare meals on their own terms. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With its state-of-the-art amenities and convenient location, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #131 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 424 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.
59 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesBathrooms Equipped with Safety Bars

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Laundry
Community Kitchen
Dining
Elevator On-Site
Touring Hours8:30am to 4:30pm – Monday to Friday; Closed Saturday and Sunday

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Valley West Apartments

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Des Moines's city center to Valley West Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around West Des Moines

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 71
Rank #141 / 334
Yes
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 46
Rank #175 / 424
-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 18
Rank #169 / 258
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #181 / 295
A+2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Cedar Ridge Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
West Des Moines (Heritage Bend)
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 71
Rank #261 / 334
Yes
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 46
Rank #408 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 18
Rank #210 / 258
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #9 / 295
A+16
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
West Des Moines
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 71
Rank #261 / 334
Yes
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 46
Rank #402 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #7 / 295
-22
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #281 / 299
Valley West Apartments
IL
West Des Moines-Yes
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 46
Rank #131 / 424
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Woodlands Creek Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Clive-Yes
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 46
Rank #359 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 18
Rank #87 / 258
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Valley West Apartments 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.

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 Valley West Apartments

Is Valley West Apartments in a walkable area?

Valley West Apartments has a walk score of 59. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Does Valley West Apartments have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Valley West Apartments on this page.

Are pets allowed at Valley West Apartments?

Yes, Valley West Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Valley West Apartments?

Yes — there are 18 photos of Valley West Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Valley West Apartments?

Valley West Apartments is located at 1800 36Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

What is the phone number of Valley West Apartments?

(515) 223-0084 will put you in contact with the team at Valley West Apartments.

Does Valley West Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Valley West Apartments 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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