Senior Living Costs in West Des Moines, IA (2026)
Iowa's 2024 cost-of-care survey places assisted living at $5,184 per month in this state-level estimate. Nursing home care is listed at $8,927 for a semi-private room and $9,657 for a private room. Memory care is shown at $6,690 per month as a national A Place for Mom average because no state-level memory-care figure is published.
Monthly Senior Care Costs in West Des Moines (2026)
| Care Type | Monthly (est.) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,184 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Iowa) |
| Memory care | $6,690 | A Place for Mom national cost data (national average; no state-level memory-care figure published) |
| Home health aide | $7,436 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Iowa) |
| Nursing home (semi-private) | $8,927 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Iowa) |
These figures are starting points. Actual monthly costs vary by care level, unit type, and the services included in a community's base rate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Living Costs in West Des Moines
What does assisted living cost in West Des Moines?
Iowa's 2024 cost-of-care survey places assisted living at $5,184 per month.
Is there a memory-care cost figure for West Des Moines?
The memory-care figure used here is $6,690 per month, a national A Place for Mom average, because no state-level memory-care figure is published.
By USR Editorial Team, Senior Living Cost Analysts
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