Grand Living At Tower Place
Assisted Living in Des Moines
Assisted Living in Des Moines
Enjoy an ultimately worry-free lifestyle with the esteemed senior living community of Grand Living at West Des Moines that provides independent, assisted living, and memory care services. Committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community boasts its wide array of services and amenities. The community is fashioned with formal and casual dining options with chef-prepared meals daily. With its dedicated and friendly team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they deserve.
Enjoy a 200-seat theater showcasing an array of entertainment options and events including music. Spend quality time with friends within its several community spaces including a grand library, lounge, and an activities room. Relax and meditate in several of its outdoor recreation areas. In Grand Living, every day is made more filled with purpose through utmost care and commitment.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
About this community
Occupancy
Grand Living At Tower Place is administrated by Angela Boyd.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Types of Care at Grand Living At Tower Place
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.
7 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.
3 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 initial inspection
- 2 renewal/recertification inspections
- 3 complaint investigations
- 1 incident investigation
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Latest inspection
Inspection history
8 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Grand Living At Tower Place
The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025, found no deficiencies during the investigation of an incident at the assisted living program for people with dementia. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with prior reports citing deficiencies related mainly to medication administration, adherence to physician orders, door alarm and medication security policies, and emergency response procedures. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated, with no regulatory insufficiencies found in recent cases. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The trend suggests improvement over time, as the most recent inspections have not identified deficiencies after earlier issues were noted.
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11.7 miles from city center
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— 2.12 miles to nearest hospital (DeAnn L. Nerem, PsyD)
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