There are 20 memory care communities serving West Des Moines, Iowa. This includes 5 communities in West Des Moines and 15 nearby. The mean cost per day for Alzheimers care in Iowa is about $165, with costs running between $45 and $417 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $4,956, with costs ranging from about $1,348 up to $12,499. The mean annual cost is $59,473, which is below the US average of $60,900.
The cost for dementia care in West Des Moines ranges from $2,894 per month up to $8,415 per month. The average cost is about $5,961 per month, or about $71,528 per year.
Located within Polk County, West Des Moines is a mid size city in the State of Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan statistical area. With 457,908 residents in the encompassing metro area and 55,278 living in the city, it is the 10th biggest city in Iowa. People who are over 55 represent approximately 21% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for West Des Moines is 80. The city's median household income is $67,000 ($38,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The median home price in West Des Moines is $289,500, which is much more than the Iowa average of $153,000. West Des Moines also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.36%.
West Des Moines has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, West Des Moines has average air quality ratings and a low rate of crime.