StoryPoint Riverwoods

A parent who has always liked being near a park and a zoo does not have to give that up when a move to assisted living becomes necessary. StoryPoint Riverwoods sits at 2210 E Park Ave. on the south side of Des Moines, near Blank Park Zoo and Ewing Park. StoryPoint Group operates the community, offering assisted living and memory care for residents who need different levels of daily support.

Assisted living residents receive support built around their own routine, whether that means medication reminders, help with bathing and dressing, or someone nearby as mobility changes over time. Chef-prepared meals and planned activities fill the calendar, and apartment layouts range from a studio to a two-bedroom floor plan with a shared living area for residents who want more room.

Memory care operates as a secured, separate neighborhood for residents living with dementia, staffed by employees trained for that kind of care. Ewing Park's lilac arboretum and shaded picnic areas sit close by, giving families a familiar outdoor stop for a visit when the weather allows, though outings for memory care residents are typically supervised and planned in advance rather than spontaneous.

Grandchildren visiting on a weekend often ask for a stop at Blank Park Zoo, and downtown Des Moines stays within easy reach for an appointment or a family dinner. Compare this community with others through senior living in Des Moines before deciding which setting fits a parent's own needs, habits and personality, and ask staff how a typical week is structured for both assisted living and memory care residents.