Addington Place of Des Moines
Assisted Living in Des Moines
Assisted Living in Des Moines
Treat yourself to a luxurious retirement with the prestigious senior living community of Addington Place of Des Moines in South East 27th Street, Des Moines, IA, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring cozy and sophisticated studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and secure retirement. Moreover, 24-hour care and assistance allow seniors to flourish and live to their potential.
With mind-stimulating programs and enriching activities, Addington Place of Des Moines ensures residents enhance their cognition and live an active lifestyle. Delight in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Addington Place of Des Moines is a pet-friendly community that strives to create a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
About this community
Occupancy
Addington Place of Des Moines is administrated by Heather Johnson.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Addington Place of Des Moines
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.
32 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
19 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Breakdown by inspection type
- 8 renewal/recertification inspections
- 19 complaint investigations
- 1 incident investigation
- 4 follow-up inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Latest inspection
Inspection history
78 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Addington Place of Des Moines
The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025, found no deficiencies during the complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to staff training, service plan updates, and dementia-specific education, with some issues involving medication administration and tenant care documented in prior years. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though some earlier complaints were substantiated with findings of inadequate care, medication errors, and incomplete evaluations. Enforcement actions included civil penalties up to $7,000 and conditional certification in 2012, but no fines or sanctions were listed in the most recent reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections indicating fewer and less frequent deficiencies.
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