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Assisted Living in Waukee, Iowa

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Waukee, Iowa. This includes 3 facilities in Waukee and 18 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Iowa is around $114, with costs running between $31 and $287 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,418, with costs ranging from around $930 up to $8,620. The mean yearly cost is $41,016, which is below the national average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Waukee typically range from about $1,754 per month to $5,100 per month, with a median cost of about $3,613 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of around $43,350.




SeniorScore™ for Waukee, Iowa



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Waukee scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
  • Waukee scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Va Central Iowa Healthcare System).
  • There are 64 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Village at Legacy Point, The Village at Legacy Pointe, and Deerfield Retirement Community.
  • There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 247 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (16% of residents).
  • There are 35 golf courses in or around the city, including Ponderosa Public Golf Course, North Course at Des Moines Golf & Country Club, and Glen Oaks Country Club.
  • There are 22 parks near the city center, including Timberline Campground, Deer Ridge West Park, and Hallbrook Park.
  • There are 136 churches in or near the city, including Waukee United Methodist Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, and Waukee Christian Church.
  • There are 31 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 95 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 7 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 68 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.10% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.42% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Iowa has an average state income tax of 4.60%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $98,407, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $78,908, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $37,143, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $43,350 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $77,380 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $17,550 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $57,200 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 3.07%, which is very low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Waukee receives low levels of rainfall each year.
  • Waukee has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • Waukee has a sparse population density of 463.3 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Waukee have a short daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Waukee has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.46%.

Waukee is a small city in Dallas County, Iowa. It is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area. The surrounding statistical area has 457,908 inhabitants, but there are 16,069 living in the city. Approximately 16% of the local populace are 55 and over.

The SeniorScore™ for Waukee is 82. The city has a median per capita income of $37,000 and a median household income is $79,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 3.07% and the average housing price is $285,000, which is significantly higher than the state average of $153,000.

Waukee has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Waukee has a very low crime rate and average air quality.

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Waukee Memory Care - Waukee, IA

Waukee Memory Care

1505 SE Laurel St

Waukee, IA 50263

1-855-238-4376

Located at 1505 SE Laurel St, Waukee Memory Care is a senior community in Waukee, Iowa. With a median per-household income of $80,728, the community is in a predominantly wealthier area. It has an average population density, with ...

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Woodlands Creek Senior Living - Clive, IA

Woodlands Creek Senior Living

12605 Woodlands Pkwy

Clive, IA 50325

1-855-229-7494

Woodlands Creek Senior Living is a senior community located at 12605 Woodlands Pkwy in Clive, Iowa. With a median per-household income of $99,766, the facility is in a generally well-to-do area. It has a medium-density population, with about ...

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Care Initiatives - West Des Moines, IA

Care Initiatives

1611 W Lakes Pkwy

West Des Moines, IA 50266

1-855-238-4376

Located at 1611 W Lakes Pkwy, Care Initiatives is a senior care facility serving West Des Moines, Iowa. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 25,000 residents in the zip code of 50266. It is a mostly ...

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Bickford of West Des Moines - West Des Moines, IA

Bickford of West Des Moines

5050 Hawthorne Dr

West Des Moines, IA 50265

1-855-222-1541

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Kennybrook Village - Grimes, IA

Kennybrook Village

200 SW Brookside Dr

Grimes, IA 50111

1-855-240-2530

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Kennybrook Village is a 34 bed senior housing community located in Grimes, Iowa. The surrounding area has an average population density, with approximately 10,000 residents in the zip code of 50111. With an average household income of $82,079, ...

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Illahee Hills - Urbandale, IA

Illahee Hills

8308 Colby Pkwy

Urbandale, IA 50322

1-855-241-4685

Illahee Hills is a senior care community located near the Merle Hay neighborhood of Urbandale, Iowa. The community is in a largely middle class area, with an average household income of $70,159. With about 33,000 residents in the ...

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Fountain West Health Center - West Des Moines, IA

Fountain West Health Center

1501 Office Park Rd

West Des Moines, IA 50265

1-855-240-2530

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Situated within the Waveland Woods neighborhood of West Des Moines, Iowa, Fountain West Health Center is a 140 unit nursing care facility. With a median household income of $68,925, the community is in a largely middle class area. ...

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Senior Suites of Urbandale - Urbandale, IA

Senior Suites of Urbandale

4700 84th St

Urbandale, IA 50322

1-855-238-4376

Situated close to the Meredith area of the city, Senior Suites of Urbandale is a senior housing facility in Urbandale, Iowa. The neighboring area is densely populated, with approximately 33,000 people residing in the 50322 zip code. It ...

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The Lodge of Ashworth - West Des Moines, IA

The Lodge of Ashworth

909 Ashworth Rd

West Des Moines, IA 50265

1-855-221-7955

Situated in the Waterbury area of the city, The Lodge of Ashworth is a senior housing community in West Des Moines, Iowa. The surrounding area is densely populated, with around 33,000 residents in the zip code of 50265. ...

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Bickford of Urbandale - Urbandale, IA

Bickford of Urbandale

5915 Sutton Pl

Urbandale, IA 50322

1-855-238-4376

Bickford of Urbandale is a senior housing community situated in the Meredith area of Urbandale, Iowa. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with a median family income of $70,159. It has a dense population, with ...

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Adel Acres - Adel, IA

Adel Acres

1919 Greene St

Adel, IA 50003

1-855-240-2530

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Beaverdale Estates - Des Moines, IA

Beaverdale Estates

4610 Douglas Ave

Des Moines, IA 50310

1-855-233-7205

Beaverdale Estates is a senior community located in the Meredith area of Des Moines, Iowa. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 31,000 people residing in the 50310 zip code. With a median family income of $52,867, ...

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