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Des Moines Memory Care at a Glance
Des Moines Memory Care Communities We Work With
This Des Moines community offers a secure memory care setting and works with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Des Moines
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Des Moines.
What Memory Care Costs in Des Moines
Memory care in Iowa costs about $6,900 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Des Moines-only figure is published. In Des Moines, ask whether the memory care rate is all-inclusive or tiered by care needs. If income looks too high on paper, read what to do when income seems too high before ruling the benefit out.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa memory care | $6,900 | $3,055 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Iowa assisted living | $5,380 | $1,535 |
Find Out What a Des Moines Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Des Moines veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance for 100% service-connected veterans.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Des Moines and the Need for Memory Care
Des Moines is home to about 8,179 veterans, 3,727 of them 65 or older. Across Polk County the count is 21,413, with 9,310 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Des Moines
Assisted living on the same campus
This Des Moines partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Des Moines community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Des Moines staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Des Moines community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Des Moines
Widen the memory care search beyond Des Moines with these nearby Iowa cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Des Moines Memory Care Questions
Can a Des Moines veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Des Moines who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Des Moines?
About $6,900 a month is typical across Iowa. Ask each Des Moines community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Des Moines?
Just one, in Des Moines, plus 22 across Iowa.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Des Moines?
No. Des Moines families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Des Moines Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Des Moines? See Memory Care in Iowa or the national guide.
