Ramsey Village in Des Moines, IA

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Ramsey Village in Des Moines, IA

Ramsey Village is an assisted living and memory care community in Des Moines, IA.

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1611 27th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

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

4.2 from 116 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Ramsey Village Costs & Pricing

At Ramsey Village, the monthly costs for various room types reflect a competitive pricing structure in comparison to both Polk County and the broader state of Iowa. For instance, the cost of a one-bedroom unit at Ramsey Village is $2,176, notably lower than Polk County's average of $2,528 and Iowa's state average of $2,862. Similarly attractive pricing is observed for semi-private rooms at $3,032, which stands in contrast to Polk County's higher rate of $3,924. While two-bedroom units at Ramsey Village are priced at $3,290 - slightly above Polk County's average of $3,047 - they still offer value when compared to the statewide figure. Alternatively, private rooms are competitively priced at $3,638 compared to the county and state averages of $4,819 and $4,670 respectively. However, studio apartments come with a higher cost at Ramsey Village ($4,530) than both Polk County ($3,533) and Iowa ($3,613). Overall, Ramsey Village offers appealing options for potential residents seeking quality accommodations without straying too far from their budget.

Floor plansRamsey VillagePolk CountyIowa
1 Bedroom$2,176$2,528$2,863
Semi-Private$3,032$3,924$3,885
2 Bedrooms$3,290$3,047$3,329
Private$3,638$4,819$4,670
Studio$4,530$3,533$3,609

Features

Housing

  • 139 resident community capacity 139 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)
  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • 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
  • 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 (5 miles away) Des Moines International (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Des Moines, Iowa, offers a variety of amenities that cater to the needs and interests of seniors. Located within close proximity are several restaurants offering a range of dining options, from casual to upscale. There are also multiple pharmacies and physicians' offices nearby for convenient access to healthcare services. In case of emergencies, several hospitals are located within a short distance. For leisurely activities, there are cafes for socializing and parks for enjoying nature walks or picnics. Additionally, a movie theater is available for entertainment purposes. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with essential services and opportunities for recreation, making it a promising option for senior living.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Louie's Wine Dive (1.2 miles)
  • The Dam Pub (1.3 miles)
  • Christophers (1.4 miles)
  • Chicago Speakeasy (1.5 miles)
  • Aposto (1.6 miles)
  • Cheese Bar (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Dahl's Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Des Moines Pediatrics (1.1 miles)
  • Central Iowa Neurology PC (1.2 miles)
  • Woodard Hearing Centers (1.3 miles)
  • Prenatal Vision Ultrasound (1.5 miles)
  • Unity point clinic urgent care and family care (1.6 miles)
  • Ingersoll Family Physicians (1.6 miles)
  • The Iowa Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat Department (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Franklin Center (1.6 miles)
  • Methodist Outpatient Surgery (1.7 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital-Des Moines (1.7 miles)
  • North 3 - IMMC (1.7 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center 7 South (1.7 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital Pediatric Unit (1.7 miles)
  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Emergency Department (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Gray's Lake Park (2.9 miles)
  • Stone Park (3.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Flix Brewhouse Des Moines (3 miles)

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