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Urbandale Assisted Living at a Glance
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Urbandale
The community below is a Patriot Angels partner in Urbandale, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Other Options for Veterans Near Urbandale
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Urbandale.
Urbandale Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Urbandale figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Iowa median of $5,380 a month (CareScout 2025), $820 under the U.S. median of $6,200. Urbandale families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet. Ask each Urbandale community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa assisted living median | $5,380 | $1,535 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Iowa in-home care | $7,836 | $3,991 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Urbandale
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Urbandale veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a assisted living claim.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Urbandale Veterans and Their Families
About 2,264 veterans live in Urbandale, and 866 of them are 65 or older. Across Polk County, there are 21,413 veterans, 9,310 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Urbandale Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
This Urbandale partner also runs memory care, so a move may not be needed if memory declines.
Staffing at night
Ask Urbandale communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
An Urbandale community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Read the contract
Ask an Urbandale community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Urbandale
Widen the search beyond Urbandale with these nearby Iowa cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Urbandale Assisted Living Questions
Can an Urbandale veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Urbandale who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Urbandale?
No Urbandale-only figure is published. The Iowa median is $5,380 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Urbandale?
Just one, in Urbandale, plus 33 across Iowa.
Which Urbandale communities also offer memory care?
Our Urbandale partner does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into an Urbandale community?
Yes. Many Urbandale families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
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Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Urbandale? See Assisted Living in Iowa or the national guide.
