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Elsie Mason Manor

430 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,082
  • Average State Price: $3,000
  • Average National Price: $None



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    Care Types at Community

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    Community Reviews

    7.2
    Elsie Mason Manor
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 10 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 20 out of 28 communities in Des Moines
  • Ranking in State: 396 out of 532 communities in IA


  • Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Residents appreciate the nice apartments and outstanding security staff.
    • Social workers provide excellent assistance.
    • The building is secure with security cameras in common areas.
    • Management is knowledgeable about federal paperwork and HUD regulations.
    • The community is described as a nice place for seniors, including Boomers and older citizens.
    • Former residents express missing the community after moving.
    • Customer service, especially at the desk, is praised for being helpful and friendly.
    • The staff is commended for maintaining strict security guidelines.
    • The community is described as one of the best, showing real care for its residents.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some residents feel there is a lack of privacy due to staff frequently wanting access to apartments.
    • Management is criticized for not caring about residents, with one resident reporting that their spouse was barred from the building, affecting their ability to receive needed assistance.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While many reviews highlight the community's security, helpful staff, and pleasant living environment, concerns about privacy and management's care for residents are noted.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $71,398, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather

    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

    Hy-Vee
    0.2 miles away
    New Oriental Food Store
    0.7 miles away
    Gateway Market
    1.0 miles away
    Jung's Oriental Food Store
    1.2 miles away
    Plaza Food Market
    1.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Grand Ave & 5th Ave (Far-Side)
    0.1 miles away
    Grand Ave & 4th St
    0.1 miles away
    Locust St & 5th Ave
    0.1 miles away
    Locust St & 4th St (Far-Side)
    0.1 miles away
    6th Ave & Grand Ave
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    U.S. Bank
    0.1 miles away
    Bankers Trust
    0.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.2 miles away
    West Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Bank of the West
    0.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    0.4 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    0.6 miles away
    Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    1.1 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    2.0 miles away
    VA Medical Center
    3.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.2 miles away
    Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Price Chopper Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Ingersoll Family Dentistry
    1.6 miles away
    Primary Health Care Dental
    2.1 miles away
    Ingersoll Dental Group
    2.4 miles away
    Smile Orthodontics
    2.4 miles away
    Bruce Heilman Dentistry
    2.8 miles away

    None Found

    Places of Worship

    Saint Ambrose Cathedral
    0.1 miles away
    The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul
    0.3 miles away
    First United Methodist Church
    0.4 miles away
    Saint Anthony's Church
    1.1 miles away
    Basilica of Saint John
    1.3 miles away

    Shopping

    Southridge Mall
    4.5 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    4.9 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    5.1 miles away

    Culture

    Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
    0.1 miles away
    Simon Estes Amphitheater
    0.4 miles away
    Temple Theater
    0.4 miles away
    Kum & Go Theater
    0.4 miles away
    Hoyt Sherman Place
    0.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
    0.1 miles away
    JJ Jasmine
    0.1 miles away
    Palmer's
    0.1 miles away
    W-Tao Sushi
    0.1 miles away
    Evolve Juicery and Kitchen
    0.2 miles away

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