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Addington Place of Des Moines

5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

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9.1
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45 reviews
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9.1
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45 reviews
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  • 4 star
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  • 3 star
    9%
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Tracy

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Review for Addington Place of Des Moines

So far we love it. The environment is great along with the staff. It's a beautiful facility but doesn't look like the normal "facility" , looks more like apartment hallways. Thank you for everything you have helped us with, it's greatly appreciated!

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Addington Place of Des Moines

Addington Place of Des Moines is tucked in to a beautiful wooded setting just south of Easter Lake and Ewing Park in Des Moines. Our quiet country location is near the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of the Southridge Mall area. Hospitals and medical services are also just minutes away. Our residents call us a south side jewel! We offer Assisted Living and Memory Care and provide customized services to each resident based on their individual wishes and needs. We are proud to offer our residents personalized services so they can enjoy living just as they choose. Excellent food, convenient transportation, recreational activities, and much more await you at Addington Place of Des Moines! Please call us for a tour!

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Addington Place of Des Moines

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for Addington Place of Des Moines

9.1 out of 10
Review Score45 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.3
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.1
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Addington Place of Des Moines with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Addington Place of Des Moines has 45 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/23/25

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Kristi J

Not Sure

Toured community

September 23, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Great place to visit.

I just toured the community last month. The sales director, [name removed], was very accommodating and took the time to answer all of my questions and help go into details about things that I never even thought to ask. She was very knowledgeable about senior living. I got to meet a lot of the management and care team while on my tour. They were very nice and took the time to stop to talk with me. The residents were so nice to talk with and had nothing but great things to say about the community and the staff. The lunch in memory care looked and smelled amazing, the community was clean, smelled great and made me feel at home. The location was beautiful inside and out.

Tracy

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Addington Place of Des Moines

So far we love it. The environment is great along with the staff. It's a beautiful facility but doesn't look like the normal "facility" , looks more like apartment hallways. Thank you for everything you have helped us with, it's greatly appreciated!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 20, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

overall a nice community

The facility is clean, comfortable and well taken care of. The staff is very caring, engaged, and they make my mom feel like she is in a good place.

Susan P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 13, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Hidden Gem

Addington Place of Des Moines is a Hidden Gem. We love how beautiful the scenery is around the building. Staff are wonderful. Food is good and love how they even offer Happy Hour. We are so Happy we found Addington Place. My Grandma was really nervous about moving to a new place but she is settling in so well. She really enjoys all the activities.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 12, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

.Seek a better place.

Sorry, but this place is not great. If they had an administrative team where the director didn't hire all of her "friends," then it might be better. All of the residents complain about the food. Unless their Dementia is so bad they don't care. My loved one refuses to go to meals.

Deanna

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 24, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Addington Place Was a Great Choice for my Mother

The facility itself, and the resident rooms are very nice. The staff I have observed are very caring, and they work hard to plan activities for the residents inside and outside of the facility. My mother's primary care nurse practitioner sees her at the facility, so she doesn't have to travel, except for any specialists she needs to see.

Travis

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Addington: worth checking out

the lead nurse, [name removed] is excellent. lots of activities, very clean, good food. kitchen staff is real nice. everyone's easy to get a hold of and works with family well. they work hard to make sure PT and OT are happening when they are supposed to

Denise L

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 7, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

We found our happily ever after at Addington

[name removed] at the facility is wonderful and will accommodate all requests/needs. The residents all look so wonderful and speaking with many to see what they truly felt about Addington, they all said they loved it. It is a very clean place and the staff and people are so joyful. There are activities all the time and the residents are all friends and visit with each other. It is really a beautiful atmosphere they have built at Addington.

Deb D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Mom is thriving at Addington Place

The Addington staff have been nothing but positive, helpful, and engaged when we have requested information or asked questions. During visits, we can clearly see the staff interaction with mom, and they are always caring, patient, and kind. My mom is said to be a "model" resident, so I cannot speak to how they might handle a more challenging resident, but I've seen nothing that would lead me to believe it would be anything different. Finally, a majority of the other residents are so open and welcoming to new comers. Since her transition to Addington Mom's mobility and energy has definitely improved!

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 21, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Addington Place of Des Moines

There were several times that I needed to contact people by phone but couldn't and had to drive to the facility to find someone to talk to. Also times when I couldn't find a person of responsibility in person.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 12, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Addington Place of Des Moines

Quiet and serene location with deer grazing nearby. Staff is friendly and my mother has settled in well. She really enjoys watching the wildlife and playing Bingo with everyone!

DC

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 17, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Addington Place of Des Moines

Absolutely would recommend and also I talked to many residents that all had such good things to say. Everything is so clean and new.

Deanna R Colson

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 1, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A Good Fit for my Mother

My mother has been at Addington Place for a little over 2 months. She really likes the food, and the staff is attentive to her needs. They have a lot of activities for the residents to do. They have a registered nurse there during the day on weekdays.

Rob W

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 1, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Positive review

Mom's been in the memory care wing for a couple of months now. She is getting along very well. Seems like she's not getting out of her room as much as I thought they would. I don't know how mom responds to them though. She does like it there. She enjoys the food and doesn't want for anything.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 26, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

We've all been very happy with Addington!

The staff and residents have made it very easy for mom and our family to feel comfortable and have a real home experience for her. The cost is hundreds lower than her previous facility. We've all been very happy with Addington!

Danette S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

May 6, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Addington place of Des Moines, Iowa

My aunt was at Addington Place of Des Moines and my mom resides at Addington Place of Des Moines. I can’t say enough positive comments about Addington Place of Des Moines. They really do a good job making sure the residence are well taken care of. I know it’s hard leaving your family member anywhere let alone at an assisted living facility, however, it’s assuring the professional staff are looking after our family member. I personally would like to Thank the director of Addington Place Des Moines and her staff. You folks do a fantastic job with the care of our loved ones. [name removed] and her staff hosted the celebration for my mom’s 100 yr old birthday. The celebration was enjoyed by all! In closing, I would highly recommend Addington Place of Des Moines. It’s comforting to me knowing my mom is well taken care of as your family member would be as well.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 15, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our Experience

The staff is friendly and helpful. The meals were okay. The move in process was easy.

Tonya B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 25, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Look deeper

My parent received yet another letter about management change last month. They change more often than their employees. Which is ALOT. Some staff care a lot, others are over worked. Staff will yell when frustrated then not communicate with families when there is an injury. This place does a ton of "family" food activities to make it look good but it's hanging on by a thread they hire bodies not people or anyone certified.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 19, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our experience they going through management changes

Addington Place of Des Moines is understaffed. They need to find quality people for the positions that are open at the facility.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 29, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

tour review

Our family had an in person tour and it was not a bad tour experience at all

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