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Fairmeadows Village Retirement Community

2625 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Independent Living
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,038

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,769
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Fairmeadows Village Retirement Community Description

    Fairmeadows Village Retirement Community is a community that offers independent living and is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 1 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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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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    Community Reviews

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    Fairmeadows Village Retirement Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 19 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 10 communities in West Des Moines
  • Ranking in State: 474 out of 578 communities in IA


  • Review Summary

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

    Summary of Reviews:

    • One review mentions an intention to provide more updates in the future.
    • Several reviews highlight the friendliness of both the residents and staff, as well as the cleanliness of the facility.
    • The layout of the apartments is praised for being senior-friendly, and the location of the village is considered great.
    • There are strong criticisms regarding the management, describing it as disrespectful and unprofessional. Concerns include threatening monthly newsletters, refusal to perform legally required maintenance, and a significant change in demeanor post-move-in, leading to a feeling of fear among residents.
    • A couple considering renting were impressed by the staff and residents' friendliness, the cleanliness, and the value for money of the apartments.
    • The community is described as great and inexpensive, though not without its flaws.
    • Concerns were raised about the cleanliness of the place, with specific mention of old cars that never move and poorly maintained grounds, including dirt and stones in the parking lot for an extended period.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $104,992, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 200 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.24 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.81 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.0 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.91 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
    0.8 miles away
    Fresh Thyme
    1.3 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.7 miles away
    Fareway
    1.7 miles away

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    Bus Stations

    42nd St & Harwood Dr
    3.4 miles away
    42nd St & Woodland Ave
    3.4 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 42nd St
    3.5 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 41st St
    3.5 miles away
    42nd St & Rollins Ave
    3.5 miles away

    Banks

    Veridian Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Premier Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    Iowa State Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Midwest Heritage Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
    2.2 miles away
    MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
    2.7 miles away
    Methodist West Hospital
    3.0 miles away
    Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
    3.5 miles away
    Mercy Franklin Center
    3.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    Five Star Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Dentistry
    0.6 miles away
    Life Point Dental Group
    0.6 miles away
    Endodontics PC
    0.9 miles away
    Dental Associates
    1.2 miles away
    Elite Dental Studio
    1.4 miles away

    Parks

    Fairmeadows Park
    0.3 miles away
    Faith & Grace Garden
    0.3 miles away
    Kiwanis Park
    0.6 miles away
    Beh Glen Park
    0.6 miles away
    West Des Moines
    0.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Greek Orthodox Church of St. George
    4.1 miles away
    Cottage Grove Church
    4.8 miles away
    Basilica of Saint John
    5.2 miles away
    First United Methodist Church
    5.6 miles away
    The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul
    5.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Valley West Mall
    1.2 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    3.3 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    4.0 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    4.2 miles away

    Culture

    Rex Mathes Auditorium
    0.9 miles away
    Last Laugh Comedy Club
    1.2 miles away
    Jamie Hurd Amphitheatre
    1.4 miles away
    Colby Park Performance Pavilion
    1.7 miles away
    Artisan Gallery 218
    1.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Sakura Sushi
    0.8 miles away
    Hagar’s Manhattan Grill
    0.8 miles away
    Big Al's BBQ
    0.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee Market Café
    0.8 miles away
    Bambino's
    0.9 miles away

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