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4610 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
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9.6
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12503 reviews
117 facilities
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The building and grounds are beautiful. Upon entering, it gives off a modern yet homey vibe. The apartments are very nice. The staff goes above and beyond to make the residents feel comfortable and truly at home. There are also many activities to participate in.
About the facility Independence Village of Des Moines
Independence Village of Des Moines
Receive the care and support you deserve while continuing to live a vibrant and active lifestyle at Independence Village of Des Moines — a community offering chef-inspired meals, daily entertainment, and excellent independent living services in Des Moines, Iowa.
This multi-story community features grand exteriors combined with warm, home-like interiors, creating a unique yet inviting atmosphere that fosters a sense of community among residents. Visit with your loved ones in the spacious, naturally lit atrium lobby, or take a stroll along the outdoor walking paths with your pup — this is a pet-friendly community after all.
Community Services and Amenities
Independence Village of Des Moines provides you with a low-stress and supportive environment where you can focus on aging gracefully and living each day to the fullest. Considerate associates provide a variety of convenient services — including housekeeping, linen, scheduled transportation, and maintenance services. Three hearty and delicious, chef-inspired meals are prepared fresh daily by the professional culinary team before being served in the spacious and modern restaurant-style dining hall.
Make the most of every day with a robust calendar of recreational and social activities, which is updated once a month. Stay active with a daily fitness program, shoot...
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Senior living options offered
Independent Living
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Pet friendly
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Care types offered
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Independent Living
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Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types offered
3
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types offered
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
Amenities at Independence Village of Des Moines
Healthcare Services
- Memory Care
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Guest Meals
- Meals Provided
Room Amenities
- Bath Tubs
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Garden View
- Handicap Accessible
- Kitchenette
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Transportation & parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Covered Parking
Pets
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
Common areas
- Meeting Room
- TV Lounge
- Barber Shop
- Library
- Indoor Atrium
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
- Computer or Media Center
Recreational areas
- Fitness Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
- Game Room
Services
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
Languages spoken
- English
- American Sign Language
Activities
- Trivia Games
- Light Therapy Programs
- Art Classes
- Bible Study Group
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Live Musical Performances
- Holiday Parties
- Tai Chi
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Wii Bowling
- Live Well Programs
- Birthday Parties
- Activities On-site
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Happy Hour
- Activities Off-site
- Karaoke
- Catholic Services
- Cooking Classes
- Bridge Club
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A Place for Mom has scored Independence Village of Des Moines with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Independence Village of Des Moines has 87 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Independence Village of Des Moines with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Independence Village of Des Moines has 87 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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Michelle L - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 5, 2026
Everyone is very friendly. Been great.
Chris B - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 29, 2026
Independence Village of Des Moines review
Everything is clean and in good shape, food could be a little better.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
May 7, 2026
Hello Chris,
We’re glad the community and environment have made a positive impression. We also appreciate the honest feedback on dining, and we’ll continue working to make the experience even better. If you want to connect with us, please call us and ask to speak with our Executive Director. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Becky S - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 29, 2026
I like it. Very friendly. Will make time to talk with all residents.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
May 7, 2026
Hello Becky,
Those conversations and personal connections mean so much. We’re glad you’ve experienced such a friendly atmosphere and a team that takes the time to truly connect with residents.
Keith C - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 29, 2026
The building and grounds are beautiful. Upon entering, it gives off a modern yet homey vibe. The apartments are very nice. The staff goes above and beyond to make the residents feel comfortable and truly at home. There are also many activities to participate in.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
May 7, 2026
Hello Keith,
It’s wonderful to hear the community feels both modern and homey, that balance is exactly what we hope to create. We’re glad the apartments, activities, and especially the care from the team have made such a positive impression. Thanks for taking the time to share this!
Delores S - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 29, 2026
Good experience. Staff assist when you ask them to.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
May 7, 2026
Hello Delores,
Glad to hear it’s been a good experience for you. Knowing the team is there and willing to help when needed is so important. Thanks for sharing!
Linda S - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 29, 2026
Great place to live - I feel safe and at home.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
May 7, 2026
Hello Linda,
Feeling safe and at home is exactly what we hope every resident experiences. We’re so glad this has been that kind of place for you!
Rose J - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 28, 2026
Resident and Volunteer Receptionist
I enjoy the residents, group activities, free time , and meal time conversation. The staff is welcoming and easy to get along with, plus eager to help.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 28, 2026
Independence Village of Des Moines
Very helpful. They always assist and guide when services are needed.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 28, 2026
Independence Village of Des Moines
Very helpful. They always assist and guide when services are needed.
Jerry A - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 28, 2026
Ambassador/Resident
Manager does outstanding work! Some staff do only as little to get by. We have been running out of food per menu.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 4, 2025
People are very friendly
You are responsible for yourself
Food is usually cool
There is no one on call at night
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
December 8, 2025
Hello,
We appreciate your feedback about our community. It's great to hear that you find the people here friendly. We understand your concerns regarding the food temperature and the on-call availability at night. Your insights are valuable to us, and we thank you for sharing them!
Chris A - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 11, 2025
Uncle's s home
Uncle lives here and is clean and friendly.
Food could be better but isn't bad. Lots of friendly neighbors. He seems to feel quite safe there. Independent living so no help other than light house keeping and 3 meals a day.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
June 13, 2025
Hello Chris,
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that your uncle is enjoying the clean, friendly atmosphere of our community and that he feels safe and surrounded by kind neighbors. We appreciate your comments regarding our culinary offerings and would value the opportunity to learn more. Please feel free to call the community and ask to speak with our Executive Chef so we can better understand your perspective and explore potential improvements. Additionally, we host monthly Resident Forums where residents can share their feedback directly with our culinary team and help shape future menus. Thank you again for sharing your experience!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 27, 2025
Outstanding Independent Living Facility
What we like the most about the community are the extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Facility was clean and well organized. The dining area was perfect and the food was hot and tasty.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
May 28, 2025
Hello,
We’re so glad you enjoyed your time in our community. It’s fantastic to hear that you found everything clean and well organized, and that our dining area hit the mark. Your appreciation of our team’s friendliness and helpfulness means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 20, 2025
Good value/secure, clean and friendly. Overall, recommend.
Food as been hit or miss. High turnover. Activity director turnover has been high. Good one now. When he moved in they had a good cook and gave solid options. New management has been challenged with keeping a cook and offering options. Serving food hot can be a challenge too. Rate went up significantly after one year with no notice. So careful with that. Still reasonable overall.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
May 21, 2025
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re glad to see your 4-star rating and appreciate your feedback as it helps us grow and improve. Regarding rent increases, we do provide a 45-day advance notice to ensure residents and families have time to review and prepare for any changes. We also appreciate your comments about our culinary services. We’d love the opportunity to better understand your concerns so we can work with our Executive Chef on any areas where we can enhance the dining experience. Because the review is anonymous, we're unable to reach out directly, but we’d truly value a conversation. Please feel free to contact our community and ask to speak with our Executive Director. We’re here to listen and help.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 6, 2025
Review for Independence Village of Des Moines
Independence Village - Des Moines, Management is poor. We will stay here, at least for the foreseeable future; however, the reality is much different than what the brochure says & what mgmt. does.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
May 8, 2025
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that your experience hasn’t aligned with your expectations. We take comments like yours seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to connect with you directly to learn more. As we’re unable to identify you based on your anonymous review, please call our community and ask to speak with our Executive Director. Your experience matters to us, and we want to ensure your concerns are heard and addressed. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Denise R - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 1, 2025
Great place for my mom!
Independence Village is a great place for seniors to go and live independently yet have the companionship of other seniors their ages. With the meals included is a bonus and I love the option to be able to go have a meal with my mom.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
April 3, 2025
Hi Denise,
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear that you feel Independence Village of Des Moines is a great fit for your mom. It’s wonderful that she can enjoy both the independence and companionship of others, and we’re happy to know that the meal options have been a positive aspect for you both. We always want to make sure our residents and their families feel welcome and supported. If there’s anything else we can do to enhance your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Samantha M - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 10, 2025
Great staff, when they can keep them
My family member has lived at this location for the last 6 years. They have always had such wonderful staff, but they never seem to stick around. The owner has changed 3 times in the 6 years as well.
With all that said, the amenities are alright. The food is pretty good most of the time. The programming for activities is hit or miss. The salon and in house PT are a nice touch. It is clean for the most part.
Overall, we’re happy with Independence Village (formerly [community removed]).
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
March 12, 2025
Hi Samantha,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re thrilled to hear that your loved one has had a positive experience with our team over the years! We take great pride in being under StoryPoint management, as we are fully committed to providing the highest level of care and comfort for our residents.
We would love to connect with you directly to learn more about your experience with us and to gather any feedback you may have. Please feel free to call our community directly and ask to speak with our Executive Director. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts!
Rose J - Toured community
Independent Living
December 12, 2024
My tour guide guide was efficient kind, knowledgably, able to show me around the facility and option of different rooms to reside in. Very helpful!
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
December 20, 2024
Hi Rose,
We’re so glad you had a positive experience with our Community Specialist during your tour and found the information helpful. It’s important to us that everyone who walks through our doors feels supported and well-informed. We truly appreciate your feedback! Thank you again!
Betty W - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 30, 2024
Thank you all for providing wonderful loving care to all the residents you bring smiles to those you serve. From housekeeping to mangers. Everyone is so kind and willing to help out always. Try absolutely awesome! [name removed also [name removed] all kitchen staff. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone Thank you again so much.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
December 4, 2024
Hi Betty,
It's wonderful to hear that our team made such a positive impact on your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words about everyone’s dedication and care. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Thank you for your review!
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 30, 2024
From the beginning management called you by your first name. Made you feel very welcome. Very very disappointed with the meals.
Response from Independence Village of Des Moines
December 4, 2024
Hello,
We're glad to hear that our team made you feel welcome from the start. We appreciate your feedback about the meals and would like to connect with you directly to learn more about your preferences or any preparations that we can accommodate. Since your review is anonymous, we cannot reach out. Please connect directly with our Executive Director. Thank you.
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