Aging-in-Place Services in Des Moines, IA
26,644 seniors in Des Moines deserve to stay home safely. Find certified contractors for every senior living need - from grab bars to dementia remodels.
Services Available in Des Moines
Explore all senior living services available in Des Moines, Iowa.
Des Moines homes built before 1990 were not designed for aging in place. With a median home year of 1965, most Des Moines homes lack grab bars, accessible bathrooms, and safe entryways. The CDC reports 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls each year - and 3 million fall-related injuries are treated in emergency rooms annually. Don't wait for the fall.
Financial Assistance for Iowa Seniors
- Medicaid Waiver: Iowa Elderly Waiver - covers home modifications for qualifying seniors
- State Grant Program: Iowa Economic Development Authority Housing Programs
- VA Benefits: Des Moines VA Regional Office - eligible veterans may receive full coverage
- Area Agency on Aging: Iowa Area Agencies on Aging
Free: Fall Risk Home Audit Checklist
Walk through every room in your Des Moines home and identify fall hazards before they cause an $18,658 hospital stay (NCOA).
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7,090 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
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10,939 seniors over 65 (ACS 2019-2023)
Senior population: 65+ estimates from the US Census ACS 5-year data, 2019-2023.