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Edencrest At Riverwoods

2210 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(515) 635-1071

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,044

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,773
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Edencrest At Riverwoods Description

    Welcome Home to Edencrest at Riverwoods

    Nestled among the verdant green grasslands of Des Moines, Iowa, Edencrest at Riverwoods is surrounded in softly rolling hills, beneath endless blue skies – an idyllic setting for relaxed living and supportive, personalized care. Our warm, inviting community offers the best in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, as well as short-term Respite Care options. Days here are filled with engaging activities, day trips, and resort-style amenities, all yours to enjoy as you choose. This is the retirement lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    Edencrest At Riverwoods
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 57 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 18 out of 28 communities in Des Moines
  • Ranking in State: 380 out of 532 communities in IA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some residents receive exemplary care, feeling right at home due to the kindness and compassion of the entire team.
    • Several reviewers highlight the excellent treatment of their family members, mentioning that staff is very sweet, and management is the best around, providing great food and activities.
    • A clean and friendly environment with good food is appreciated by visitors and residents alike.
    • One employee mentions it as one of the best assisted living facilities they have worked at, indicating a positive work environment.

    Negative Reviews:

    • High staff turnover and shortages are a common complaint, leading to unreturned calls and extra charges.
    • Management and food quality are criticized, with calls for new management and improved meal options.
    • Several reviewers express concerns over the handling of serious incidents, including a resident being physically pushed by another patient, leading to injury and weight loss.
    • Communication issues are rampant, with reports of disconnected phone numbers and difficulty in contacting loved ones in memory care.
    • Unprofessional behavior and disrespect from the "new" management team are mentioned, alongside allegations of dishonesty and cover-ups.
    • One reviewer recounts a distressing experience where their mother was placed in a cleaning closet due to bed bugs, with destroyed personal property and no compensation.

    Overall:

    Edencrest at Riverwoods receives mixed reviews, with some praising the care and environment, while others raise serious concerns about management, staff behavior, and resident safety. Prospective residents and their families are advised to consider these reviews carefully.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Pleasant Hill which is 3.5 miles away and has a population of 9,314 (very small town).
    • The average income is $52,695, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 209 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.5 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.6% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 11.34% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 11% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 70% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.11 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.39 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.43 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 267.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway
    0.1 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.5 miles away
    Aldi
    1.8 miles away
    Jung's Oriental Food Store
    3.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Tram Stop
    3.0 miles away
    Platform O
    3.1 miles away
    Platform L
    3.2 miles away
    Platform K
    3.2 miles away
    Platform N
    3.2 miles away

    Banks

    Journey Credit Union
    1.1 miles away
    Community State Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Bank of the West
    1.6 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    2.1 miles away
    Bankers Trust
    2.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    3.5 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    3.7 miles away
    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    3.7 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    5.1 miles away
    VA Medical Center
    6.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    Hammer Pharmacy
    3.0 miles away
    Price Chopper Pharmacy
    5.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Primary Health Care Dental
    1.2 miles away
    Southridge Dental Group
    2.1 miles away
    Ingersoll Family Dentistry
    4.6 miles away
    Ingersoll Dental Group
    5.3 miles away
    Smile Orthodontics
    5.3 miles away

    Parks

    Evergreen Park
    0.1 miles away
    Easter Lake Park
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Southridge Mall
    2.5 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    8.2 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    8.4 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    9.4 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    11.8 miles away

    Culture

    MidAmerican Energy Stage
    3.0 miles away
    Fun Forest Stage
    3.0 miles away
    Simon Estes Amphitheater
    3.1 miles away
    Susan Knapp Amphitheater
    3.1 miles away
    Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
    3.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Ricelli's
    1.0 miles away
    Cici's Pizza
    1.0 miles away
    Buffalo Wild Wings
    1.1 miles away
    Nut Pob
    1.2 miles away
    Classic Frozen Custard
    1.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 80 total beds.

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