Karen Acres Care Center

Karen Acres Care Center provides skilled nursing services from its established location at 3605 Elm Drive in Urbandale, Iowa. As a for-profit corporation, Karen Acres operates with a commitment to delivering quality clinical outcomes and responsive care to residents and families in the northwest Des Moines metro. Elm Drive sits in a quiet residential area of Urbandale, offering a calm, neighborhood setting while remaining well within reach of the metro's many amenities. Families visiting residents benefit from easy access to shopping along Merle Hay Road and Douglas Avenue, with Merle Hay Mall just minutes away. A wide variety of dining options are available throughout the surrounding area, from casual neighborhood spots to well-known regional favorites. Urbandale's park system—including the trails along Walnut Creek and the fields and amenities of Urbandale Community Park—provides inviting spaces for outdoor family visits and therapeutic walks. Healthcare access is a significant advantage of Urbandale's location. Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center are all within a short drive, ensuring rapid access to emergency care and specialist consultations when needed. The Clive medical corridor, just south of Urbandale, offers an additional concentration of specialty practices and outpatient rehabilitation centers. Karen Acres Care Center's skilled nursing team delivers post-acute rehabilitation, wound care, IV therapy, and long-term residential support. Staff work closely with attending physicians, families, and residents to develop individualized care plans that address both medical needs and personal preferences. The facility's corporate structure supports ongoing investment in staff training, clinical technology, and facility upkeep to maintain consistent standards of care. For families in Urbandale and northwest Des Moines seeking skilled nursing placement in a familiar community setting, Karen Acres Care Center offers a clinically focused, conveniently located option with experienced staff dedicated to resident well-being.