10 Residential Care Homes near Des Moines, IA

 

Care Homes in Des Moines, IA

 

Residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Des Moines, IA

The cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help you find the right residential care home in Des Moines for you or your loved one.

Learn More About Des Moines, IA

 

Cost of Living

 

Des Moines is considered to be much more affordable than other similarly sized cities. The cost-of-living index is rated 14 points below the national average and the grocery index is rated 7 points below the national average. All index scores are based on a sliding scale with the national average set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
86	93	$992	18.4% spend over 30% of their income on rent	$123,403	$49,999	The top inheritance tax rate is 15% and there is no exemption threshold

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Des Moines include:

• VA Central Iowa Health Care System – This government run community provides care to the region”s veterans. They offer acute care as well as specialized medical services including surgery, mental health care, and geriatric care.
• MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center – Consistently ranked as the top hospital in the city and one of the best in the state, this community offers a range of services across 875 staffed beds.
• Iowa Lutheran Hospital – This community provides care to a total of 224 staffed beds. They offer emergency and trauma treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, and home health care.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Des Moines has a hot-summer humid continental type of climate. This means that the city experiences four distinct seasons with extreme high temperatures in the summer and extreme low temperatures in the winter. The summers are humid and in the winter the city receives a high volume of snowfall. On average, the humidity level for Des Moines is roughly 70%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 75%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
76°F	89°F (July)	62°F (July)	27°F	39°F (February)	14°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
42 (Good)	59 in the month of December (Moderate)

Moderate air quality conditions means that those who are unusually sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
3”	7” (June)	33”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Des Moines tends to lean liberal in most elections. This is due in part to the large population of college students that live there as well as the city being the capital of Iowa and the largest metropolitan area in the state.

 

2016 Presidential Election for Polk County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
51.74%	40.38%	7.89%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
481,222	217,521	952 people per square mile	Shrinking at a rate of -0.07%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
34	23%	10%	5%	3%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
31%	25%	8%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
6.5%	11.3%	13.3%	0.4%	0.1%	65.4%	4%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
11,045	44	7

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
7%	71%	14%	18%	6%	6%

Des Moines is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community can participate in public life without fear of bigotry and discrimination.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

As the capital of Iowa, Des Moines combines midwest charm and metropolitan sensibilities to create a city that is filled with arts and culture. Dominating the skyline of the historic East Village neighborhood is the gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building. Located nearby is the Des Moines Art Center which houses a wide collection of contemporary works as well as the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The park is host to a number of annual events including the Des Moines Art Festival and the 80/35 Music Festival. The Downtown Farmers Market also features live music as well as local goods and produce. The Salisbury House and Gardens is another popular venue that also features tours of the estate that highlight the architecture, local history, and regional biodiversity.

For those who enjoy outdoor recreation there are a number of excellent parks located within the city limits. These include the Des Moines Water Park which features a beautiful garden filled with fountains and other water displays. Walnut Woods state park is one of the largest parks in the city, spanning over 260-acres and miles of walking trails. The Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens features a pagoda, ponds, and a large collection of sculptures and outdoor art exhibits. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has outdoor and indoor gardens and a large geodesic dome.

 

Transportation

Mass transit is available in the city through the Des Moines Area Regional Transit authority or DART which operates 26 routes throughout the city and surrounding metropolitan areas. Greyhound buses also connect Des Moines with regional transit hubs in Minneapolis, Detroit, and Chicago.