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Senior Living in Des Moines, Where You Can Make the Most of Every Day

Welcome to Independence Village of Des Moines, where residents are at the heart of everything we do. Enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, chef-prepared dining, engaging activities, inviting spaces, and living options designed to help you make the most of each day.

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4610 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310
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Senior Living in Des Moines, Where You Can Make the Most of Every Day

Abundant amenities, new friendships, and exciting experiences are all part of life at Independence Village of Des Moines. From chef-prepared meals and fitness programs to comfortable gathering spaces and a full calendar of activities, there is always something to look forward to.

Community Features

  • Chef-Prepared Meals

    Meals are thoughtfully crafted with seniors’ tastes, preferences, and nutritional needs in mind.

  • Multiple Open-Concept Floor Plans

    We have a variety of floor plans to choose from, so you can choose the one that feels most like home.

  • Beauty Salon/Barbershop

    Treat yourself to a fresh haircut or indulge in a day of pampering at our on-site beauty salon/barbershop.

  • Library

    Settle into your next great read or enjoy quiet moments of reflection in our serene library.

  • Housekeeping Services

    Regular housekeeping and laundry support keep your home fresh without you lifting a finger.

  • Pet-Friendly Community

    Pets support emotional well-being, encourage healthy routines, inspire movement, and create everyday opportunities to connect with others.

More Ways to Live Well in Des Moines

At Independence Village of Des Moines, senior living is about having more built into every day. Residents can enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, chef-prepared dining, engaging activities, welcoming shared spaces, meaningful connections, and living options designed to support the way they want to live.

  • Downtown Des Moines: Downtown Des Moines about 4 miles away, roughly 10 minutes on I-235, with Gray's Lake Park and the Des Moines Riverwalk
  • Shopping and Dining: The walkable Beaver Avenue business district, lined with locally owned shops, restaurants, and the independent Beaverdale Books
  • Outdoor Recreation Nearby: Ashby, Beaverdale, and Witmer parks close by for walking paths, picnic areas, and a fishing pond
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, approximately 4 miles away

Living Options

Personalized For You And Your Loved One

Living With Independence

Independent Living

From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.

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Food With Purpose

A Closer Look at Dining and Connection

We're proud to share a short film produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions that explores dining, nutrition, and meaningful connections at StoryPoint Group communities.

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Heart-Healthy Menus & the MIND Diet*

Dietitian-approved recipes emphasizing foods like whole grains, leafy greens, fiber-rich ingredients, and more. *Menu offerings and availability may vary by community.

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The Powerful Puree Program

Texture-modified meals crafted to look as close to regular food as possible — so every plate still feels like a meal.

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Fresh, Prepped by Hand

Ingredients chopped fresh daily and microgreens from Square Roots — bolder flavor and more nutrients.

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Gathered Around the Table

More than a meal — shared tables, new friendships, and the fellowship that makes a community feel like home.

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What Residents & Families Say

For over 40 years, our communities have been considered the best in senior living by residents, families, and community members alike.

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2026
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Residents describe Independence Village of Des Moines as beautiful, with a modern yet homey feel and team members who make time to talk with everyone. Reviewers also appreciate many meal choices made with fresh ingredients and tailored to requests, very nice apartments, many activities, and a community that treats residents with respect and dignity.

Staff very helpful and answered all of my questions. All staff I met were very friendly and the.meal choices are very many with the emphasis to use fresh ingredients and tailor them when possible to meet my requests.
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Harold Kilcrease
Beautiful community that provides respect and dignity for Seniors.
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Everyone is very friendly. Been great.
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Independence Village of Des Moines

4610 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310

You are requesting an active adult tour. Enjoy a maintenance-free, amenity-rich lifestyle designed for independent, active seniors who want to stay social and engaged without the responsibilities of home ownership.

You are requesting an independent living tour. Enjoy a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle with chef-prepared meals, engaging activities, and helpful services, so you can spend more time doing what you love.

You are requesting an enhanced living tour. A little extra help with daily routines while you continue to enjoy an active, independent lifestyle — the ideal bridge between independent and assisted living.

You are requesting an assisted living tour. From help with medication to support with daily activities, coordinating appointments, and more, assisted living offers 24-hour assistance.

You are requesting a memory care tour. Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.

You are requesting a respite care tour. Whether recovering after a hospital stay or in need of temporary support, residents receive assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), medication management, and access to the amenities and services of our community.

You are requesting a [Living Option] tour but are unsure where to begin, and that’s okay. Our Community Specialists will take time to understand what matters most to you, answer your questions, and help you explore the living option that may be the best fit for you or your loved one.

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Independent Living

From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.

Community Features

  • Multiple Apartment Floor Plans

    Choose from a variety of maintenance-free studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment layouts.

  • Open Door Policy

    Come and go as you please. Live life on your terms with the freedom you have earned.

  • Chef-Prepared Meals

    Restaurant-style dining with meals thoughtfully prepared around your tastes and preferences.

  • Housekeeping

    Weekly housekeeping and linen service give you more time to enjoy what matters most.

  • Resident Check-Ins

    Daily resident check-ins offer added peace of mind for you and your family.

  • Open-Concept Floor Plans

    Choose from a variety of open-concept apartment layouts.

  • Activities and Fitness Programs

    Enjoy a full calendar of daily activities, outings, and fitness programs for every interest.

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Choosing senior living for yourself or someone you love raises a lot of questions, and you shouldn't have to wait for answers. We can answer questions about Independence Village of Des Moines any time, from what's included to what fits, and put you in touch with a team member to discuss next steps.

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Living with Independence

This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it. This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it. This blends active adult living, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it.

  • Active Adult Living: Active adult living is designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree, and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.
  • Active Adult: Active adult living was designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you or your loved one the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support.
  • Active Adult: Active adult living is designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree, and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.
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Living with More Support

This blends assisted living, memory care, and respite care with hands-on, around-the-clock support in a home built for that season of life.

  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
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