Beaverdale Estates

Located in peaceful Des Moines, Iowa, Beaverdale Estates in a retirement community offering premium independent living in a secure, engaging setting. Located in the heart of the surrounding suburban area, Beaverdale Estates is just minutes away from forest parks, farmers markets, and the Mercy Franklin Center, with complimentary transportation services to help residents see it all. 

What sets Beaverdale Estates apart as a retirement community?

Their all-inclusive independent living programs give residents access to the following services and amenities, helping them live full, vibrant lives without going far from home: 

• Covered parking
• Exercise room with fitness equipment
• Pool tables
• WiFi available in the common areas
• Outdoor gardens and grounds
• Convenient walking paths
• Lounging spaces
• Kitchens for resident-use
• On-site worship facilities
• Multi-purpose room
• Fireplace in the common area
• Library
• On-site beautician services
• Spacious patio 
• On-site game room
• Life enrichment programming
• Laundry facilities on-site
• Internet access and on-site computers
• Restaurant-style communal dining room
• Private dining space

Meals at Beaverdale Estates are made from scratch by dedicated, highly-experienced kitchen staff. Chefs prepare all meals with fresh, high-quality ingredients, crafting artisan recipes like: 

• Irish beef stew
• Shrimp and Grits
• Easy cinnamon swirl bread
• Sweet Corn and Cilantro Crab Cakes
• Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup

Life at Beaverdale Estates is designed to be vibrant and engaging, helping residents live life to the absolute fullest. Through daily life enrichment programming, the community stimulates residents physically, socially, creatively, and intellectually with engaging activities like: 

• Adventure travel video screenings
• Wii Virtual Sports
• Hymnal choir
• Birthday parties
• Rummikub
• Movie screenings
• Resident Appreciation DInners
• Storytelling
• Cribbage
• The Price is Right (and other game shows adaptations)
• Stretching classes
• Karaoke and sing-a-longs
• Knitting and crocheting classes
• Manicure and pedicure sessions
• Raffles
• Board games

Residents will find plenty of fun activities to do off-campus, too, thanks to the community’s convenient location in Des Moines. With complimentary scheduled transportation services, residents can enjoy the following local points of interest without driving, parking, or using public transit: 

• Shop at the Merle Hay Mall
• Cruise down the Des Moines River
• Explore the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
• Enjoy an orchestral symphony at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
• Tour the Blank Park Zoo

Incoming residents can choose from various apartment units, depending on their size preferences and monthly budget. Availability with vary depending on a person’s move-in date, but the community’s primary apartment layouts include 

• Studio units (377 – 496 square feet)
• One-bedroom units (460 – 838 square feet)
• Two-bedroom units (775 – 916 square feet)

All residents are welcome to furnish their new home however they please. Monthly rent gives residents access to the following in-unit amenities, all available at no extra cost: 

• Landline telephone hookups
• Access to cable television
• Private residential units
• Kitchenettes in each unit
• Plush carpeting and window treatments
• Heating and air conditioning 
• All-inclusive utility billing
• Emergency response services
• Patios or balconies in select units
• Wheelchair accessible units available

At Beaverdale Estates, residents and their families agree: there’s a lot to enjoy. It’s easy to call the community home with their spacious and well-appointed apartment homes, engaging life enrichment programming, and hand-crafted meals. According to online reviews from residents and their families, the Beaverdale Estates experience is best known for: 

• Their spacious apartments, creating the perfect place for residents to call “home”
• Their comprehensive independent senior living services and amenities
• Their wide variety of floor plans, helping residents find the home that perfectly suits their needs
• The communal dining area, where residents share meals and socialize with friends
• The delicious meals, helping residents manage their nutrition and enjoy quality food without preparing it themselves
• The friendly staff, treating residents with total patience and compassion during their stay

With so much to offer, it’s clear why many families choose Beaverdale Estates for their long-term care needs. To learn more and see if it could be a good fit, please use the link above to schedule a tour of the community. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where is Beaverdale Estates located?

Beaverdale Estates is located at: 

4610 Douglas Ave

Des Moines, IA 50310

Q: What care services and amenities does Beaverdale Estates provide?

Beaverdale Estates provides the following services and amenities, designed to help residents live vibrant, fulfilling lives with inclusive conveniences right from home: 

• Access to 24/7 emergency response services
• Free parking (for residents and their guests)
• On-site activities and social events
• Weekly housekeeping
• Linen services
• Complimentary transportation 
• Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
• Inclusive utilities

To learn more about the community’s services and amenities, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: What levels of care does Beaverdale Estates provide?

Beaverdale Estates is an independent living community. The residence’s services and amenities are designed to help residents live their lives to the fullest with maximum independence. 

However, the community does not provide assisted living. Their staff do not provide daily assistance with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, or ambulation as caregivers would at a personal care community. 

As a non-medical community, Beaverdale Estates is not licensed to provide ongoing skilled nursing care. If residents need additional care, Beaverdale Estates is happy to help them arrange it with a third-party care provider as necessary. 

To learn more, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: How much does Beaverdale Estates cost?

Beaverdale Estates’ rent varies for each unit, depending on its size and layout. However, the community does not demand expensive buy-ins from new residents, nor do they require long-term lease agreements. With short-term leases as their standard, the community gives residents total control over their lifestyle choices on more convenient basis. 

To get a personalized quote for Beaverdale Estates, please use the link above to get pricing. 

Q: Is Beaverdale Estates pet-friendly?

Yes! As a Holiday Senior Living community, Beaverdale Estates offers pet-friendly living. To learn more about their pet policy, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at Beaverdale Estates?

From trips to the nearby botanical gardens to housekeeping services, the friendly staff believe enjoying life is the key motivation behind the transition from home-based care to independent senior living. They also believe life enrichment plays a vital role in helping residents enjoy life, and believe engaging events and activities are the key to improved physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. 

To learn more about life enrichment at Beaverdale Estates, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

There are 4 hospitals within 25 miles of Beaverdale Estates. The two closest hospitals are Broadlawns Medical Center which is 2.2 miles away and Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is 3.6 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Beaverdale Estates are:

• Pet Friendly
• Activity Center
• Outdoor Areas
• Parking