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10 licensed assisted living facilities in West Des Moines, IA
Updated October 21, 2026
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Bickford Cottage West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Heritage Court Assisted Living

1499 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Edgewater ALP/D - Beacon Springs

9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Morningstar at Jordan Creek MC

525 S. 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Morningstar at Jordan Creek

525 S. 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Edgewater Assisted Living - Brookside

9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Grand Living at Tower Place

540 S 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Grand Living at Tower Place MC

540 S 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Cedar Ridge Village

8950 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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FOUNTAIN HEALTH CENTERS, INC.

1499 OFFICE PARK RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265

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How many licensed assisted living facilities are in West Des Moines, IA?
10 licensed assisted living facilities in West Des Moines, IA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
How does Palmelle rank these assisted living facilities?
Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.
What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?
A 0 to 10 transparency score built from federal CMS data and state licensing records. It reflects what inspectors found. Not opinions and not advertising.
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