About Edgewater

Edgewater in West Des Moines, IA, Iowa provides seniors with professional care and a welcoming environment. Edgewater, a WesleyLife community, is characterized by quality that is second to none and our commitment to making every part of life a positive experience. We believe that: Real Wellness promotes good health for your entire mind, body and spirit. True Hospitality encourages personal choice and making your own decisions. Value is ultimately measured by how enjoyable and meaningful your life is every day. Our deeply rooted Christian Heritage should be brought to life in every smile, every thought, every caring touch. In addition to independent living, Edgewater offers a full range of health services on campus including Brookside Assisted Living, Beacon Springs Memory Support and The Cottages Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Every day, we see this more personal, more positive approach enriching people’s lives, making them happier and healthier. So if you’re looking for a brighter, more secure future for yourself or someone you love, we’d like to start a conversation and show you why we call it “life, your way,” at Edgewater. Residents here benefit from thoughtfully designed living spaces, supportive staff, and a variety of services tailored to individual needs. The community also emphasizes safety, comfort, and opportunities for engagement, helping seniors enjoy both independence and peace of mind.

Care and support at Edgewater

Care available at Edgewater, West Des Moines, IA, includes:

  • Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
  • Independent Living: Maintenance-free living for active older adults who don’t need daily care, with dining and activities on site.
  • Memory Care: Secure, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with structured daily routines.
  • Respite Care: Short-term stays for recovery after a hospital stay, or to give family caregivers a well-earned break.

On the healthcare side, the community lists diabetic care, support for higher care needs, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. It is worth asking how care plans are reviewed and how often they are updated.

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Living spaces and amenities

Floor plans include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, ground-floor apartments, accessible design, bathtubs, kitchenettes, air conditioning and Wi-Fi and high-speed internet. Outside their apartments, residents can enjoy a central fireplace, an outdoor patio, a beauty salon, a TV lounge, outdoor seating areas and a library.

Dining at Edgewater

Daily meals are included as part of community life, with anytime dining, guest meals for visiting family, international cuisine, meals prepared by a professional chef, restaurant-style dining, room service and special dining programs. Special diets are catered for, including vegetarian meals. Other dining spaces include a bar or pub, a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Activities and daily life

Residents can stay active and social with reminiscence programs, intergenerational programs, yoga / chair yoga, Protestant services, community service programs, forever fit, live musical performances, Tai Chi and BBQs or picnics, among 31 listed activities. The community also arranges trips and outings. For recreation, there is an arts and crafts center, a ballroom, a billiards lounge, a fitness center, a game room, a Jacuzzi, a movie theater room, a piano or organ, a swimming pool and a woodworking shop. Services such as a visiting beautician, help with grocery shopping and errands, housekeeping and laundry service are available.

Edgewater is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation and transportation for an extra fee.

Senior living near Edgewater in West Des Moines, IA

Edgewater is located at 9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Before you decide, explore senior living across Iowa.

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Helpful guides for families

Questions to ask when you visit Edgewater

  • What is included in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
  • How are care needs assessed, and how often is the care plan reviewed?
  • What dementia training do memory care staff receive, and how are secure areas managed?
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and overnight?
  • Can we join for a meal or an activity during the visit?

Frequently asked questions about Edgewater

What types of care does Edgewater offer?
Edgewater offers assisted living, independent living, memory care and respite care in West Des Moines, IA. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at Edgewater?
Edgewater offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does Edgewater allow pets?
Yes. Edgewater is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does Edgewater provide transportation?
Edgewater offers complimentary transportation and transportation for an extra fee. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is Edgewater located?
Edgewater is at 9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266, in West Des Moines, Iowa.

How much does Edgewater cost?
Pricing at Edgewater depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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Healthcare

  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Additional Information about Edgewater

Rooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Semi-Private
  • Studio

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Bath Tubs
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Dining Venues

  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Meals

  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • International Cuisine
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegetarian

Shared Spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Recreation

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Ballroom
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Swimming Pool
  • Woodworking Shop

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Catholic Services
  • Community Service Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Forever Fit
  • Gardening Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Protestant Services
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Tai Chi
  • Trivia Games
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Water Aerobics
  • Wine Tasting
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Languages

  • English

Transportation

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost

Parking

  • Resident Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pet Friendly

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