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The Rose of East Des Moines
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The Rose of East Des Moines

1331 Idaho Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Rose of East Des Moines

Managed by administrator Alexis Morrison, The Rose of East Des Moines is a 128-bed assisted living community on Idaho Street in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park neighborhood of Des Moines. It offers residential care in a three-story building with one- and two-bedroom housing options. The community at a current 42 percent occupancy provides individual attention in a mid-sized setting.

The really walkable neighborhood scores 70, making most daily errands and essential services accessible on foot. Serving the Des Moines area for 17 years, The Rose of East Des Moines provides stability and continuity in the community. Pets aren’t permitted here. The central Des Moines location near the King Park area offers proximity to neighborhood amenities and services.

Over 18 years, state inspection records show that recent complaint investigations have found no deficiencies. Meanwhile, earlier inspection periods recorded the kinds of operational matters typical in assisted living settings. Such records are available for families wanting to understand the facility’s compliance history.

For families assessing assisted living options, a visit to the facility can provide a firsthand experience of its housing layouts, common areas, and daily operations.

Facility Direct Line (515) 263-9500
Facility Direct Line (515) 263-9500

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
54
Bed community size
128-bed community Rank #32 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
17 years in operation Rank #152 / 285Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 285 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #98 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 504 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
42%
Rank #312 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 312th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
54 / 128
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 9, 2008
ExpirationSeptember 19, 2026
CountyPolk
License NumberS0282
Year Opened09/09/2008

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Rose of East Des Moines is administered by Alexis Morrison.

Contact Information

Email roseofedmadmin@rosecommunities-alf.com
Fax5152443460

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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.

Since 2008 · 18 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 28 violations 31 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2008 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total violations (4% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations per inspection (57% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2827 This facility has 4% more total violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (28 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 4% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.92.1 This facility has 57% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IA avg 2.1).↓ 57% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3113 This facility has had 138% more total inspections than the Iowa average (31 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 138% more
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 bed / 2 bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Des Moines's city center to The Rose of East Des Moines'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Edencrest at Beaverdale
AL
IL
MC
RC
Des Moines (Beaverdale)
160
Facility 160
IA AVG 72
Rank #16 / 403
Yes
76
Facility 76
IA AVG 47
Rank #70 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 19
Rank #200 / 285
 39.4% A+13
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
The Rose of East Des Moines
AL
Des Moines
128
Facility 128
IA AVG 72
Rank #32 / 403
No
70
Facility 70
IA AVG 47
Rank #98 / 504
1 bed / 2 bed
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 19
Rank #152 / 285
 42.2% A+31
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 7
Rank #294 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
108
Facility 108
IA AVG 72
Rank #57 / 403
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 47
Rank #2 / 504
-
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 19
Rank #86 / 285
 66.7% -36
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 7
Rank #280 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Wesley Acres
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 72
Rank #105 / 403
Yes
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 47
Rank #89 / 504
-- 91.3% -23
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center
AL
NH
HC
IL
MC
RESC
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 72
Rank #254 / 403
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 47
Rank #2 / 504
-- 60.8% -18
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 7
Rank #175 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

The Rose of East Des Moines 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 The Rose of East Des Moines

Is The Rose of East Des Moines in a walkable area?

The Rose of East Des Moines has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Rose of East Des Moines?

According to IA state health department records, The Rose of East Des Moines's license number is S0282.

When does The Rose of East Des Moines's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, The Rose of East Des Moines's license expires on September 19, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Rose of East Des Moines?

The Rose of East Des Moines's occupancy is 42%.

How long has The Rose of East Des Moines been in business?

The Rose of East Des Moines has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Rose of East Des Moines?

No, The Rose of East Des Moines has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for The Rose of East Des Moines?

The team at The Rose of East Des Moines can be reached at roseofedmadmin@rosecommunities-alf.com.

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