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Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines, IA

Scottish Rite Park is an assisted living and memory care community in Des Moines, IA.

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Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines, IA

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  • Interior

    A gym with a treadmill and stationary bike, featuring a bright green accent wall.

  • Seating

    An empty auditorium with rows of chairs facing a projector screen.

  • Wall Art

    An empty office with several computer workstations and a printer.

  • Game Room

    A cozy game room featuring a pool table with red felt, surrounded by sofas and chairs, under a decorative light fixture.

  • Umbrellas

    An indoor pool area with tables, chairs, umbrellas, and floral decorations.

  • Indoor Pool

    An indoor hot tub with bubbling water and tiled surroundings.

2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

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4.5 from 56 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Scottish Rite Park

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff support stands out

Residents and families describe attentive, caring staff who help with day-to-day needs.

A large share of reviewers highlight the staff as a major reason they recommend Scottish Rite Park, often mentioning the care center and staff willingness to help. Several comments pair staff praise with overall resident experience, including friendliness and a sense that employees genuinely care. A few reviewers also mention practical support from staff during assisted living and care transitions within the community.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some call-response and communication issues

Some residents describe slow responses and communication problems when help is needed.

While many reviews are positive about staff, a smaller set raises concerns about responsiveness and communication. One reviewer specifically describes slow response to a call button and continued problems despite repeated calls. Others criticize employees and leadership, including dissatisfaction with the director of nursing’s experience and helpfulness.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food gets positive mentions

Dining is a bright spot, with reviewers calling the food tasty.

A couple of reviewers explicitly bring up food, describing it as part of what makes the community a good option. One review mentions the combination of staff, care, and food as standout positives, while another specifically calls out the restaurant and a variety of tasty meals. The community also provides meals and supports special dietary restrictions.

common 7 reviews mention this

Clean, welcoming spaces and decor

Reviewers often describe a well-kept, welcoming environment with warm decor.

Several comments focus on the property’s look and upkeep, describing it as clean, organized, and nicely decorated. Reviewers mention a warm, welcoming feel and a generally well maintained facility. Others describe the overall environment positively, including how they view the apartments and setting.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high to some

A few reviewers feel pricing is too high for what they experienced.

Some reviewers raise pricing concerns, calling the community over priced and citing dissatisfaction with the property’s condition and staffing experience. One other reviewer summarizes the tradeoff more broadly with the idea that residents “get what you pay for.” On the other hand, at least one reviewer specifically notes that the sales representative was upfront and educated them about pricing during the buying process.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Des Moines International (4 miles away) Des Moines International (4 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
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Cheese Bar (0.2 miles)
  • Eatery A (0.3 miles)
  • Ted's Coney Island (0.3 miles)
  • Sakari Sushi Lounge (0.3 miles)
  • Manhattan Deli (0.6 miles)
  • Aposto (0.7 miles)
  • Lua Brewing (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • St Kilda Collective (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • WDF Plastic Surgery (0.4 miles)
  • Unity point clinic urgent care and family care (0.5 miles)
  • Ingersoll Family Physicians (0.6 miles)
  • Unity Point Family Physicians (0.6 miles)
  • Polk County Medical Society (0.9 miles)
  • Prenatal Vision Ultrasound (1 miles)
  • The Iowa Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat Department (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Dahl's Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Methodist Outpatient Surgery (1.1 miles)
  • Blank Children's Hospital NICU (1.1 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital North 6 (1.1 miles)
  • North 3 - IMMC (1.1 miles)
  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Emergency Department (1.1 miles)
  • Spay Clinics (1.4 miles)
  • Mercy River Hills Surgery Center (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Gray's Lake Park (1.5 miles)
  • Stone Park (2.8 miles)
  • Water Works Park (3.1 miles)
  • Sayers Park (3.1 miles)

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