Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
$4,300/month
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Addington Place of Des Moines
5815 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.557 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About 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!
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
$3,595/month
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Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
$5,450/month
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Memory Care · 0 bedroom
$5,595/month
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Memory Care · 1 bedroom
$6,750/month
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Memory Care · 2 bedroom
$7,050/month
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Price history by floor plan
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1 Bedroom$3,595 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.5 out of 5 from 57 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveA comfortable day at Addington.
Addington staff are caring people. The activity director is always present and very active and interactive with the residents. She is the most visible staff there. She does a great job!! The nursing staff is on top of issues with residents, although there were a few notice delays when our resident fell. (No injuries). I think the care is good and we are comfortable with our resident living there. She is in the memory unit. Nothing much happens there. When we visit we are welcome to take her anywhere inside or outsi…
★★★★★
Positive[name removed] was very pleasant, her actions with the residents was heartwarming. And knowledge with the community made me feel comfortable to be a potential candidate for my dad.
★★★★★
PositiveFriendly experience and an excellent Activity Director
The activity director is awesome. Most of the staff is very pleasant. However, the food is not that great, but they work on it daily and try to take our suggestions. I just love the activity director. She's just the best.
★★★★★
PositiveOur Family's Experience
Staff has been very pleasant. The care has been great. [name removed] needs have been met and above. [name removed] is at the point that eating is difficult. She has been placed under Hospice Care since 5-29-26. She comfortable and no pain. The experience has been good for [name removed] my sister [name removed] and my self. Thank you.
★★★★★
PositiveOur experience
We had to have a few minor repairs made to her room shortly before and after she moved in. She really loves the food there. It did take them a while to track down her mailbox key. The efficiency apt. is perfect for her needs. I would definitely recommend. The staff is very friendly.
★★★★★
PositiveStaff we met were very pleasant. Thinking it will be a good fit for [name removed]. Like the number of LPNs that are available. As well as having a CNA on staff who trains the RAs.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Discovery Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 3, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Meals Provided
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Kosher
- Gluten-free
- Private Dining Room
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Medication Management
- Diabetic Care
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
- High Acuity Care
Services & convenience
- Resident Parking Available
- Covered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Cats Allowed
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- English
Activities & engagement
- BBQs or Picnics
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Cooking Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Current Events Club
- Day Trips and Outings
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Walking Club
- Holiday Parties
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Reminiscence Programs
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Community Service Programs
- Live Well Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Gardening Club
- Protestant Services
- Pet-focused Programs
- Cooking Classes
- Bible Study Group
- Wine Tasting
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Catholic Services
- Activities On-site
- Christian Services
- Stretching Classes
Outdoor spaces
- Library
- Private Bath
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Central Fireplace
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Piano or Organ
- Game Room
- Fitness Center
- Billiards Lounge
Apartment & room features
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Garden View
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Kitchenette
- Bath Tubs
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 3, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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