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Assisted Living in Des Moines

3801 Grand

Assisted Living in Des Moines

3801 Grand

3801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 503122800 View map
Overview of 3801 Grand
3801 Grand is an assisted living and memory care community located in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers personalized services without add-on pricing, along with social, dining, and wellness programming. The community includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus, making transitions between care levels seamless.

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 106

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 40.6%
Residents per day 43
Occupancy rate
40.6%
Residents per day
43
Bed community size
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
41%
In line with Iowa average
Occupied beds
43 / 106
Average residents 51 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 3, 1997
ExpirationMay 31, 2026
CountyPolk

Additional Licensing Details

License NumberS0003
AwardsBest Assisted Living by U.S. News and World Report

Ownership & Operating Entity

3801 Grand is administrated by Angie Wadle.

Owner NameNo Related Entities Found

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax5152559344
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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

18 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date October 9, 2025

22 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Iowa average: 27 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for 3801 Grand

The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025, found no deficiencies during the recertification visit. Earlier inspections showed a mix of findings, with some deficiencies related to medication administration, staff training, record checks, and safety measures such as exit door alarms in dementia-specific areas. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint in 2016 involving medication errors and incomplete documentation. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The overall trend indicates improvement, with recent inspections showing compliance after earlier issues were addressed.

Compare Assisted Living around Des Moines The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

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Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

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