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Senior apartments in Des Moines, IA

26 HUD-assisted and tax-credit senior apartment properties, with unit counts and HUD inspection scores.

Senior apartment properties
26
in Des Moines
Units
2,081
across all 26
Adults 65+
27,045
Census estimate for Des Moines
Senior apartment units per 1,000 adults 65+
76.9
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
57
of the center of Des Moines
Senior ApartmentsAssisted Living 15Memory Care 8Independent Living 6Home Care 5Nursing Homes 12
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Stone Crest

90 of 100· HUD inspection
3330 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Units108
HUD-assisted108
(515) 265-2172
4.2 mi from city center
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Wakonda Manor

85 of 100· HUD inspection
1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Units110
HUD-assisted110
(515) 287-3210
2.3 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Southview Senior Apts

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
504 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Units40
0.2 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

South View Senior Apts II

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
1900 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Units40
0.3 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Baker Creek Senior Living I

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
4560 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Units33
6.5 mi from city center
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Sources: HUD LIHTC Database, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties, elderly-targeted, updated Oct 17, 2026; HUD Multifamily, Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups, updated Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Des Moines (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Senior apartment properties near Des Moines

Counting neighboring towns, there are 57 senior apartment properties within 25 miles of the center of Des Moines, 31 more than in Des Moines itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Des Moines

See all 57 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior apartments in Des Moines at a glance

Des Moines has 26 senior apartment properties in our directory, drawn from HUD LIHTC Database and HUD Multifamily records. ZIP code 50315 has the most, 8 of the 26, and 8 ZIP codes have at least one. By size, the most common group is 50 to 99 units (11 of 26 that report it).12

By ZIP code

  • 503158
  • 503145
  • 503104
  • 503173
  • 503092
  • 503162
  • 503201
  • 503121
Senior apartment properties in Des Moines by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.12

By units

  • Under 50 units7
  • 50 to 99 units11
  • 100 units or more8
Size is the units on the public record.12

Licensing and oversight

How senior apartments are overseen in Iowa

Senior apartments in our directory are HUD-assisted or tax-credit properties. They are housing rather than licensed care, so no state care license applies.4 HUD inspects the physical condition of HUD-assisted properties; where HUD publishes a score, it appears on the listing.5

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior apartments in Iowa

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

HUD rental assistance
HUD’s Section 202 program funds rental housing for very low-income older adults; ask each property how it sets rent and whether it has a waiting list.4

Local resources

Local help for families in Des Moines

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Polk County6

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Polk County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program7

    (515) 393-1710

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Iowa Adult Protective Services

    800-362-2178

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)8

    1-800-351-4664

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs9

    515-252-4698

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior apartments in Des Moines

How many senior apartment properties are in Des Moines, IA?

WeFoundCare lists 26 senior apartment properties in Des Moines, IA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Des Moines there are 57.

How many units can senior apartment properties in Des Moines serve?

26 of the 26 senior apartment properties report units, for a combined 2,081 units. The Census Bureau estimates 27,045 adults age 65 and older live in Des Moines.

Which Des Moines ZIP codes have the most senior apartment properties?

50315 (8), 50314 (5), 50310 (4). In all, 8 ZIP codes in Des Moines have at least one.

Are there senior apartment properties near Des Moines?

Nearby cities with listings include Pleasant Hill (1, 5.7 mi), Norwalk (1, 7.6 mi), Altoona (2, 8.6 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior apartments

Other types of care

Other senior care in Des Moines

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from HUD LIHTC Database (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties, elderly-targeted), Oct 17, 2026; HUD Multifamily (Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups), Oct 17, 2026.12 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Des Moines (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 26 of 26 senior apartment properties report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Des Moines (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties, elderly-targeted. hudgis-hud.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/HUD::low-income-housing-tax-credit-properties Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups. hudgis-hud.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/HUD::hud-section-202-properties Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  3. Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD Accessed .
  4. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program. hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/progdesc/eld202 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). hud.gov/reac/nspire Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.