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VA Assisted Living Support

Assisted Living Support for Veterans in West Des Moines, IA

Learn how the VA Aid and Attendance benefit may help veterans and surviving spouses in West Des Moines, Iowa offset the cost of assisted living and daily support services.

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Partner Communities

Assisted Living Communities in West Des Moines

Patriot Angels is proud to partner with assisted living communities in West Des Moines to help veterans and their families find the right level of support. The communities below offer care options for older adults who may need help with daily routines, personal care, and everyday living in a residential setting.

Bickford Senior Living

Bickford of West Des Moines

Bickford of West Des Moines provides assisted living and memory care in a supportive community focused on comfort and compassionate daily care.

Care Types Assisted Living; Memory Care

Address 5050 Hawthorne Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Phone (515) 327-9400

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Other care options in West Des Moines, IA

Aid and Attendance may also help with memory care or care at home. See what’s available nearby.

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Aid and Attendance

How Aid and Attendance May Help Pay for Assisted Living

Assisted living can be one of the more significant monthly expenses a family faces. For qualifying veterans and surviving spouses in West Des Moines, Iowa, the VA Aid and Attendance benefit may provide monthly financial assistance that helps offset the cost of care. Because assisted living often includes housing, personal support, and help with daily activities, many families explore this benefit as part of their plan for paying for long-term care. Eligibility depends on military service, care needs, and financial circumstances, but for those who qualify, Aid and Attendance may help make quality assisted living more affordable. Patriot Angels helps families understand whether this benefit may be available and how it could fit into their care plan.

Learn more about the full VA Aid and Attendance benefit, including eligibility, monthly benefit amounts, and how it may support long-term care planning.

What this benefit may help with

Offsetting a portion of monthly assisted living costs for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
Reducing some out-of-pocket expenses tied to housing, personal care, and daily support services
Helping families understand whether military service, care needs, and finances may meet the benefit requirements
Making long-term care planning feel more manageable with clearer guidance on available support

Find out if you qualify for up to
$3,845 per month!

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Which war did the Veteran serve in?*

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Which of the following options best describes the claimant(s) living conditions?*

Is the Veteran receiving service-connected disability compensation?*

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Why Patriot Angels

Why Veterans in West Des Moines Choose Patriot Angels

Applying for VA Aid and Attendance can become stressful when families are trying to balance paperwork, assisted living planning, and financial decisions all at once. For veterans and surviving spouses in West Des Moines, Patriot Angels helps simplify that process with straightforward guidance and one-on-one support. Because this benefit is our everyday work, we help families better understand the requirements and take clearer action without feeling like they are figuring it out alone. That support can make the process feel more manageable at a time when clarity matters most.

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Helpful Guides

Learn more about Aid and Attendance and the benefits available to Iowa veterans and their families.

Aid & Attendance

Aid & Attendance Fact Sheet: Everything You Need to Know

Eligibility, benefit amounts, wartime service requirements, and how to apply for long-term care help.

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2026 Rates

2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit Rates

The VA increased Aid & Attendance rates by 2.8%. See the 2026 amounts and whether you may qualify.

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Assisted Living

Does Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?

How the benefit can help pay for assisted living, 2026 amounts, who qualifies, and how to apply.

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