The Rose of East Des Moines

About the community

About The Rose of East Des Moines

Nestled along the banks of the Des Moines River in the heart of the bustling Iowa state capital, The Rose of East Des Moines offers assisted living services in an elegant, U-shaped, multi-story community building. With a welcoming wraparound veranda, lush landscaping, and delicate divided-pane windows, you’ll be proud to call our community your new home. Forget the days of spending hours on mundane home chores. Let us handle them for you, while you spend your time pursuing what matters most to you. You can rest assured that while living in our neighborhood, medical resources will be at your fingertips. We’re located less than 1 mile from the UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital and The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines, and The Veterans Affairs Central Health Care System sits across the river, only 5 miles from our community. The city of Des Moines features many amenities and activities for you to take advantage of! Join more than one million visitors from around the world at the Iowa State Fair each August for 4-H, food, live music, and entertainment. Admire the opulent architecture, wood and stone carvings, and artworks on a tour of the Iowa State Capitol building. Go up, up, and away at The National Balloon Museum, which provides a 200-year history of ballooning through unique exhibitions and collections. Downtown Des Moines connects restaurants, hotels, shopping, and entertainment venues through a 4.2-mile accessible pedestrian skywalk network. As always, your time at The Rose of East Des Moines is what you make of it! Community amenities and services Our attentive caregivers proudly offer personalized assisted living services to meet the specific needs and wishes of residents. Feel secure knowing that our community is equipped with 24-hour emergency response monitoring on-site. Everyone’s safety and well-being remain our top priorities! Gather with friends for delicious, well-balanced meals in our central dining space located in an airy, atrium setting. Bask in the warm sunshine and brilliant blue Iowa skies in our sunroom outfitted with a large-screen TV and Wii™ gaming. Enjoy competition and conversation in our elegant, wood-paneled Card/Game Room. Grab your favorite book and settle into our cozy reading area, complete with a fireplace for those cold, Iowa winter days. Catch a spring breeze on our front porch and patio with comfortable outdoor seating and a relaxing bubbler fountain. Or, join our caregivers for activities and events tailored to varying interests and passions — staying mentally and physically active plays a role in long-term wellness. Living arrangements Designed with warm, neutral tones, our one- and two-bedroom apartments provide a welcoming environment to call home. Soft, natural light from oversized windows pours into our apartments. All of our living spaces feature design elements selected with older adults in mind. Imagine your new life at The Rose of East Des Moines — reach out today to learn more about moving in! State licensing information To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of Iowa, visit the Iowa Health Facility Database . Related articles Your Complete Guide to Assisted Living Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What's the Difference? Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Assisted Living Activities For Seniors