West Des Moines, IA has 5 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $9,373/mo. That's roughly in line with the Iowa state median. West Des Moines nursing homes runs large: 40% of licensed providers have 100 beds or more, and the typical one has 68.
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Median monthly price, West Des Moines
$9,373/mo
Estimated range $9,038 – $10,142
● West Des Moines $9,373 ○ National median $10,205
2025 figures
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Home care in West Des Moines runs about $42 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Nearby cities: Urbandale · Des Moines · Johnston · Ankeny · Indianola
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in West Des Moines.
West Des Moines is a market of larger communities. 40% have 100 beds or more, and the typical one has 68 beds.
On the most recent inspection on file, federal inspectors recorded an average of 32.8 findings per provider here, above the Polk County average of 25.7.
West Des Moines, in Polk County, has about 71,083 residents. About 10,723 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $86,594.
Source: US Census BureauArea Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Vet Center in West Des Moines.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
West Des Moines's median nursing home cost is about 1% higher than the Iowa state median.
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