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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Thayer, IA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for assisted living in Thayer, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Thayer or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Thayer.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Thayer for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 86 assisted living facilities in the Thayer area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.


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Thayer Assisted Living Facilities | 565 Reviews

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Recent reviews of Assisted Living in Thayer, IA
Addington Place of Des Moines
5.0

My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines. I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member anywhere let alone at an assisted living facility, however, it’s assuring the professional staff are looking after our family member. I personally would like to Thank the director of Addington Place Des Moines and her staff. You folks do a fantastic job with the care of our loved ones. [name removed] and her staff hosted the celebration for my mom’s 100 yr old birthday. The celebration was enjoyed by all! In closing, I would highly recommend Addington Place of Des Moines. It’s comforting to me knowing my mom is well taken care of as your family member would be as well.

Meadowview of Johnston
4.4

The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some meals, but that seems normal for about any group that I have been around. We have enjoyed some of the concerts by individual artists.

Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0

Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.

Independence Village of Waukee

1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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142 reviews

[name removed] out director really cares about everyone here at Independence Village of Waukee. All the staff are Great! This is as good as it can get.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Independence Village, everything we do is for you. From personalized services to help you make the most of every day to menus crafted with a mix of old favorites and new options, fulfilling your wants and needs is our highest priority. Our community offers independent living, assisted living,...

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Homestead of Creston

1709 W Prairie St, Creston, IA 50801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
5 reviews

What we like the most about Homestead of Creston is that the staff consistently attempt to interact with mom even though she doesn't often acknowledge

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Prairie View Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...

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Meadowview of Johnston

5555 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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6 reviews

Meadowview Johnston is obviously a beautiful facility. Of far greater importance however is the atmosphere within. From the moment one enters, one senses of feeling of warmth and friendliness, an atmosphere...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...

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Meadowview of Johnston

5555 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
6 reviews

Meadowview Johnston is obviously a beautiful facility. Of far greater importance however is the atmosphere within. From the moment one enters, one senses of feeling of warmth and friendliness, an atmosphere...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Meadowview of Johnston is an inviting senior living community staffed by caring, compassionate individuals. Nestled on five acres near Merle Hay Road, the community has many conveniences nearby, but it feels more secluded than that, backing up to a trail and pasture.Whether residents need...

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Copper Shores Village

1500 Edgewater Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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9.2
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26 reviews

Both the staff and residents are top notch. This place may not have all the, what I call fluffy stuff (theater room…but there is one across the street; balcony… but there is a very nice lake side view...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Welcome to Copper Shores Village of Pleasant Hill! We provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care — a flexible rangeof support, without a buy-in. The building is remarkable; up on a hill, overlooking Copper Creek Lake. Likewise, the interior has manycomforts, and a stimulating...

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MorningStar at Jordan Creek

525 South 60th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
23 reviews

The staff has been so caring. Everyone, from the director to the housekeeping staff are consistently kind and friendly with each resident. They recently hired a new activity director, so I'm hoping that part...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here at MorningStar Senior Living Community,our reputation of excellence and authenticity sets us above the rest. We pride ourselves on our ability to incorporate faith in our everyday responsibilities. We offer 56 Assisted Living Suites and 29 Memory Care suites. We are located in a prime spot...

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Edencrest at Beaverdale

3410 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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9.1
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32 reviews

Extremely helpful in getting my 103 yr. old mother get settled. They go out of their way . Staff and residents are SO friendly. Beautiful inside and out. Not so overpowering as some facilities are. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at Beaverdale is professionally managed by Jaybird Senior Living. Built by Hubbell Realty Company in 2017 in the heart of Beaverdale, we are committed to providing Red Carpet service for everyone who lives, works, and visits Beaverdale. Enjoy peace of mind and a wide variety of...

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Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12675 Woodlands Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
65 reviews

I have lived at Woodlands Creek Senior Living villas for five years, and I could not be happier with my choice. The location is perfect…close to the Greenbelt Trail for pleasant walks, with shopping and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community, we offer 3 different levels of care to meet our residents wants and needs ranging from independent living to memory care. Independent Living Woodlands Creek Independent Living opened in 2005 and expanded in 2008. Our independent living setting...

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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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48 reviews

My sibling adores the caregivers, they pay a lot of attention to him. For activities, he tells me he has nothing to do. I know that's wrong. He just doesn't seem to want to participate. For value for cost,...

Provides: Memory Care
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Welcome to Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care!Founded in 2007, Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has been providing the best quality Memory Care services to the residents of Waukee, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Clive, Windsor Heights and Ankeny.When the time comes to transition a loved one...

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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
4 reviews

My aunt lived in another state. She is 91 years old . She was all alone in that state,independent ! She was found outside unconscious by the fire department and hospitalized for 7 days. She had not taken her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...

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Edencrest at Timberline

14001 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
4 reviews

My aunt lived in another state. She is 91 years old . She was all alone in that state,independent ! She was found outside unconscious by the fire department and hospitalized for 7 days. She had not taken her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to our seventh Edencrest location in the Des Moines metropolitan area. We are located just a half mile west of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale. Our small/medium size community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care to end-of-life care. The entire...

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Edencrest at Riverwoods

2210 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
39 reviews

Very clean, all staff that we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The front office staff bent over backwards to help us at a very difficult time for our family. Seriously great staff.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at Riverwoods is an assisted living community located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our beautiful community is located near Lake Easter and several parks. Des Moines is a wonderful area for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy. We are committed to our residents by providing...

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Lakeside Village

2067 Highway 4, Panora, IA 50216

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
8 reviews

They were incredibly helpful to me and our family. When my loved one was first checked in, [name removed] the nurse highly recommend we put her in Hospice. That was a shock to us, but when she fully...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Lakeside Village is an absolutely beautiful 64- apartment, senior living community located in Panora, Iowa right on the east side of Lake Panorama. The community is a wonderful choice for seniors who want to retain their much-needed independence, while not having to worry about the hassles of...

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Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
Review Score
33 reviews

My mother has been at Addington Place for a little over 2 months. She really likes the food, and the staff is attentive to her needs. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do. They have a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes...

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Holland Farms

2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
9 reviews

Hi, I recently had to relocate my mom to an assisted living facility and after much research we decided on Holland Farms. This is a beautiful building and the staff at the front desk were so welcoming right...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
20 reviews

In the last 18 months I’ve toured many senior living options to find a place for my mom. Bickford in West Des Moines didn’t hit my radar right away and I wish it had. The staff is kind, the nurse has been...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...

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Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe

6132 Northeast 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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8.0
Review Score
17 reviews

The staff was so kind to me when I came in that for that first tour. And they are very good about keeping me updated with her condition. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for memory care

Provides: Memory Care
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Courtyard Estates will support you in living in an environment that promotes choice, independence and dignity with the added benefit of safety and security. Our Courtyard Estates Community in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is a designated memory care community and puts the focus on serving your loved with...

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Edencrest at The Legacy

2901 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.8
Review Score
7 reviews

There has been a lot of turnover so I think they are working on it. But staff do not say hi to visitors and no one knows their names. The kitchen staff has been new a few times. It appears they do not plan...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Edencrest at The Legacy is the fifth retirement living community in the Edencrest series, offering 40 apartments of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Closer Care and Memory Care to the Norwalk community. As a resident at The Legacy, you'll enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to our wide...

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Vintage Hills of Indianola

604 E Hillcrest Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
Review Score
19 reviews

I thought Vintage Hills of Indianola was a great place. I just had a problem with one person and got it taken care of. I loved all the people but one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Vintage Hills is located in Indianola, Iowa just 15 minutes south of Des Moines. There are 46 assisted living apartments ranging from 414 to 813 square feet. The memory care consist of 20 apartments with private and shared rooms. We have immediate availabilities for memory care. There is a town...

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Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale, IA 50322

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.3
Review Score
28 reviews

Overall it is positive, very caring manager & staff home feeling vibe. It is clean but sometimes there is a urine smell. 98 percent friendly always have a couple that hearts aren't in it Quality of care is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...

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Homestead of Osceola

334 N Westview Dr, Osceola, IA 50213

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2.0
Review Score
2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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40 miles from Des Moines and conveniently located near I-35 and Lakeside Hotel & Casino, Homestead of Osceola is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Osceola, IA.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer...

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Greenfield Manor

615 SE Kent Street, Greenfield, IA 50849

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 review

Greenfield Manor is in a smaller town and it is a smaller facility and I think those do better than some of the larger facilities. I thought they did a very good job. My sister did not agree with some of...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Greenfield Assisted Living Community. Greenfield is the premier assisted living community of Adair County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of...

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Edgewater

9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 reviews

This is an awesome establishment!

Provides: Assisted Living
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Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience.We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit.True Hospitality encourages personal choice and...

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Adel Assisted Living

504 Van Fossen Lane, Adel, IA 50003

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1 review

Adel Assisted Living was very easy to work with and everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is nice and quiet but they do have activities. The fact they have 24 hour medical personnel available is a...

Provides: Assisted Living

Located in a quiet neighborhood in the City of Adel, these apartments feature spacious living accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-unit project at Adel Assisted Living also offers community areas for socializing and delicious meals. Wesley Services provides 24 hour on-site staff to...

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3801 Grand Retirement Campus

3801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

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2.0
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17 reviews

I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Our Assisted Living facility at 3801 Grand features 60 private apartments. We offer all-inclusive service, allowing residents to continue their daily routine, while receiving additional care from our 24-hour staff. Medication management and personal care are included in the monthly rent. There...

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Cost of assisted living in Thayer, IA

The average cost of senior living in Thayer is 4,311 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kellerton, IA with an average of 3,650 per month.

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What is assisted living?

Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:

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Independence Village of Waukee, Walnut Ridge and Meadowview of Johnston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thayer, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 86 assisted living facilities near Thayer, Iowa. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Thayer, Iowa are Independence Village of Waukee. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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