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Homewatch Caregivers of Des Moines

Homewatch Caregivers of Des Moines is a senior community in Des Moines, IA.

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5499 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

To contact a resident: (515) 868-0444

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

4.8 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of Homewatch Caregivers of Des Moines

common 39 reviews mention this

Consistent, compassionate caregivers

Residents and families repeatedly describe caregivers who are kind, patient, and dependable.

Across the reviews, families emphasize caregivers who are reliable and show up in a way that feels steady and trustworthy. Many comments highlight compassion and patience during personal care and day-to-day support, along with caregivers who truly engage with clients. Several families also describe the team as organized and responsive when extra help is needed, including reliable employees and quick caregiver dispatch after surgery or a change in needs.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Dementia support with familiarity

Families highlight dementia support that focuses on familiarity and continuity.

Some reviewers specifically mention dementia and the need for support that is sensitive to changing needs. One family notes their spouse’s dementia care feels like it makes day-to-day life easier, and another describes a consistent caregiver approach for late-stage Alzheimer’s as especially important. Together, these themes point to continuity as a practical part of how care is delivered when memory-related needs are involved.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care communication can slip

A couple of reviews raise concerns about communication and service disruption.

While most reviews praise responsiveness, at least a couple commenters report problems with communication between the care provider and the client or family. One reviewer also describes an issue being handled without a direct conversation with the family, and another gives a very negative experience overall. These concerns suggest that service coordination may not always feel consistent when problems come up.

common 9 reviews mention this

Planning guidance for next steps

Families value guidance that helps them plan care needs ahead of time.

Multiple reviews mention practical support for figuring out what care is needed, how it fits into the family’s situation, and what options may look like over time. Reviewers describe long, educational conversations, help mapping out scenarios, and support for understanding different care approaches and affordability. Some also reference help finding qualified caregivers and coordinating the next placement step when timing matters.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Transportation

  • Des Moines International (9 miles away) Des Moines International (9 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Smokey Ds BBQ (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3 miles)
  • Chicago Speakeasy (3 miles)
  • Olive Garden (3.1 miles)
  • Maid-Rite (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saylorville Baptist Church (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Kayser Hearing Aid & Audiology (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Merwin Ltc Pharmacy (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • B&B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling (2.8 miles)
  • B&B Theater And B-Roll (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Kayser Hearing Aid & Audiology Centers (2.9 miles)
  • Parks Area Family Physicians (3.1 miles)
  • Southard Nicholas Dr Iowa Clinic Cardiovascular Services Ankeny (3.1 miles)
  • Hearing Doctors Of Iowa (3.2 miles)
  • World Of Vision (3.2 miles)
  • Iowa Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons PC (3.3 miles)
  • Delaware Family Medicine (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Main Street Cafe & Bakery (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Unity Point Health (4.1 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center 7 South (4.4 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital Pediatric Unit (4.4 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital-Des Moines (4.4 miles)
  • Mercy River Hills Surgery Center (4.5 miles)
  • North 3 - IMMC (5.2 miles)
  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Emergency Department (5.2 miles)

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