3801 Grand in Des Moines, IA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, desk, and French doors.

  • Outdoors

    A large brick building with a main entrance surrounded by trees and a circular driveway.

  • Decor

    A modern living room with colorful decor, featuring a comfortable armchair, a blue ottoman, patterned curtains, and vibrant artwork.

  • Living Room

    Modern open-concept living and dining space with a view into the kitchen.

  • Building

    A residential apartment building surrounded by lush greenery and trees on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    A simple bedroom with a pink-covered bed, a window, and decorative artwork.

  • Bathroom

    A cozy bedroom with a view into an adjoining bathroom.

3801 Grand in Des Moines, IA

3801 Grand is an assisted living and memory care community in Des Moines, IA.

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3801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 51 reviews
5 stars
27
4 stars
13
3 stars
4
2 stars
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1 stars
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3801 Grand Costs & Pricing

At 3801 Grand, the monthly rental costs present a competitive option when compared to both Polk County and the broader state of Iowa. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $2,110, which is significantly more affordable than the county average of $2,528 and the state average of $2,862. Similarly, two-bedroom apartments at this location are priced at $2,790 - below both the Polk County benchmark of $3,047 and Iowa's general cost of $3,329. Even for studio apartments, which typically command higher rents due to their layout and demand, 3801 Grand offers a rate of $3,500 that remains slightly less than the county's average of $3,533 and well below the state's average of $3,613. Overall, these pricing strategies position 3801 Grand as an attractive living option in a competitive market landscape.

Floor plans3801 GrandPolk CountyIowa
1 Bedroom$2,110$2,528$2,863
2 Bedrooms$2,790$3,047$3,329
Studio$3,500$3,533$3,609

Overall Review of 3801 Grand

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and responsive to needs.

Across the reviews, people describe staff who check in regularly, address questions, and help with personal care and day-to-day support. Several families also describe staff going beyond basic routines—like calling to check on someone who missed a meal or helping families navigate care concerns. A few critical reviews complain about staffing, supervision, communication, or whether care matched expectations, but even those reviewers still reference frequent staff interaction in their day-to-day experience. Overall, the staff experience is a dominant thread, with both strong praise and some serious complaints.

caveat 17 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food is a consistent point of disagreement, with both praise and repeated complaints.

Some residents and families say meals are well prepared and enjoyable, and they mention variety on the menu or dining that feels attractive and “homey.” Others report that the food is bland or repetitive, with frequent complaints about low-sodium claims, canned or packaged items, and specific menu patterns. Several reviews tie the dining experience to daily life—whether that’s room service-like convenience or dissatisfaction with how often certain foods appear. Reviews also mention restaurant-style dining options and special dietary considerations, but the overall takeaway is that residents’ food experiences don’t land the same way for everyone.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe ongoing activities that help them stay involved.

Many reviews point to a steady schedule of activities and outings, including group social events, exercise or chair exercise, crafts, games, and entertainment. Families also describe opportunities that vary by care level, including time in memory care and more group-focused programming for assisted living. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer says activities were limited for their loved one’s needs and another notes that some activities weren’t a good fit or felt repetitive. Even so, the community’s activity programming shows up often as a reason people feel connected to daily life there.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing feels favorable, but increases hurt

Some families find value in the pricing, but others report rent increases with short notice.

Several reviews describe the community as a better value or comparable in price compared with what else was considered, and one mentions there are no add-on services. Others raise concerns about unexpected rent increases and short notice, describing the process as frustrating. A few also mention fewer “extra bills” to manage, which adds to the sense of pricing transparency for those families. Overall, pricing is a genuine strength for some, but the experience is not consistent across reviews.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Memory care support is emphasized

Families specifically highlight dementia and memory care support, including frequent day-to-day engagement.

A few reviews describe memory care as a key part of their decision, including mention of home-style meals for memory care residents and daily support designed around dementia needs. One family describes staff working to keep a loved one engaged during difficult parts of the day, with comfort and interaction when needed. Another reviewer, however, says what was promised for Alzheimer’s stages did not match what happened, including a later change in the ability to continue care. Taken together, memory care experiences are a clear focus, with both strong caregiving praise and at least one serious mismatch with expectations.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Des Moines International (3 miles away) Des Moines International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Des Moines, Iowa, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living. The area is home to several restaurants such as Manhattan Deli and Ted's Coney Island, providing convenient dining options within close proximity. Additionally, there are multiple pharmacies nearby, including Walgreens and Dahl's Pharmacy, making it easy for seniors to access their medication needs. For healthcare services, there are physicians' offices like WDF Plastic Surgery and Unity Point clinic urgent care and family care, as well as hospitals like Methodist Hospital North 6 and Blank Children's Hospital NICU in the vicinity. Parks such as Gray's Lake Park and Water Works Park offer recreational opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Overall, this part of Des Moines provides a comfortable and convenient environment for senior living with a range of amenities nearby.

Restaurants

  • Manhattan Deli (0.1 miles)
  • Ted's Coney Island (0.5 miles)
  • Eatery A (0.5 miles)
  • Cheese Bar (0.5 miles)
  • Sakari Sushi Lounge (0.8 miles)
  • Louie's Wine Dive (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Dahl's Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • MedPharm Iowa (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • St Kilda Collective (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Prenatal Vision Ultrasound (0.7 miles)
  • WDF Plastic Surgery (0.8 miles)
  • Central Iowa Neurology PC (1.1 miles)
  • Woodard Hearing Centers (1.1 miles)
  • Unity point clinic urgent care and family care (1.2 miles)
  • Ingersoll Family Physicians (1.2 miles)
  • Unity Point Family Physicians (1.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spay Clinics (1 miles)
  • Methodist Outpatient Surgery (1.8 miles)
  • Blank Children's Hospital NICU (1.8 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital North 6 (1.8 miles)
  • North 3 - IMMC (1.8 miles)
  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Emergency Department (1.8 miles)
  • Mercy Franklin Center (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Gray's Lake Park (1.7 miles)
  • Water Works Park (3 miles)
  • Sayers Park (3.2 miles)
  • Stone Park (3.3 miles)

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