There are 20 hospice facilities serving West Des Moines, Iowa. This includes 5 facilities in West Des Moines and 15 nearby. Hospice care costs in Iowa range from around $111 up to $200 daily, with an average cost running around $153. The per month expense averages about $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $55,080, which is equal to the nationwide average of $55,080.
West Des Moines is a mid size city in Iowa. It is located in Polk County and is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan statistical area. With 55,278 inhabitants within the city limits and 457,908 in the encompassing metro area, it is the tenth largest city in Iowa. Around 21% of the population are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for West Des Moines is 80. The city has a mean per capita income of $38,000. The mean household income is $67,000 vs an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is approximately 4.36% and the mean home price is $289,500, which is much more than the state average of $153,000.
West Des Moines has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, West Des Moines has average air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate.