Glen Meadows Retirement Community

850 S 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Highlights

  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Business Center

About Glen Meadows Retirement Community

Find your new home at Glen Meadows Retirement Community. This community is located at 850 S 60th St in West Des Moines. Compare 0 to 2 bedroom apartments and then come by for a visit to see them in person. The leasing team is ready to help you find your perfect home. Come see Glen Meadows Retirement Community today.

Glen Meadows Retirement Community is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50266 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Des Moines Community School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Concierge

Controlled Access

Business Center

24 Hour Access

  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Concierge
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Business Center
  • Lounge
  • Gameroom
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Washer/Dryer Hookup

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Large Bedrooms
Location
850 S 60th St, West Des Moines,
IA 50266
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City - West Des Moines

West Des Moines combines suburban comfort with city conveniences in one of Iowa's growing communities. The Historic Valley Junction district preserves the area's railroad heritage through its collection of independent shops and eateries. Miles of trails wind through local parks and green spaces, while Jordan Creek Town Center stands as Iowa's largest shopping complex.

Home to over 68,000 residents, West Des Moines has evolved from its railroad town roots while preserving its historic charm. Housing options range from historic properties near Valley Junction to residences near Glen Oaks Country Club. Major employers, including Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and Hy-Vee contribute to the local economy. Notable areas include Glen Oaks, Valley Junction, and the Jordan Creek district, each with its own character and amenities. The West Des Moines Community School District serves the area, consistently maintaining strong academic ratings.

Learn more about living in West Des Moines 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 15 min 9.9 mi
Drive: 17 min 11.2 mi
Glen Meadows Retirement Community is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from Des Moines Area C.C., West. It is also near Des Moines University and Drake University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
748 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
696 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
687 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,152 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
739 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
162 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
283 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Glen Meadows Retirement Community is near Des Moines International, located 9.3 miles or 19 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 19 min 9.3 mi

Walkability Near Glen Meadows Retirement Community

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
77 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Glen Meadows Retirement Community.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Glen Meadows Retirement Community has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Living History Farms
Drive: 8 min 5.1 mi
Brown's Woods
Drive: 12 min 6.4 mi
Maffitt Reservoir Park
Drive: 14 min 6.9 mi
Walnut Woods State Park
Drive: 14 min 7.3 mi
Glen Meadows Retirement Community has 5 parks within 7.3 miles, including Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge, Living History Farms, and Brown's Woods.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 16 min 10.8 mi
Drive: 16 min 11.2 mi
Drive: 18 min 11.5 mi
Glen Meadows Retirement Community has 3 hospitals within 11.5 miles, the nearest is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is 10.8 miles away and a 16 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 21 min 14.8 mi
Glen Meadows Retirement Community is 14.8 miles and a 21 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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