About Us

About Deerfield

Located just west of Des Moines in Urbandale; situated on 46 acres near Walnut Creek and bordered by beautiful woods that provide peaceful seclusion from the city
Easy access to I-35; just blocks from many stores, supermarkets, theaters, restaurants and shopping; also near several churches, doctors' offices, banks and points of historical interest
Buildings feature an English Country architectural style
Choice of many styles, floor plans and locations of spacious apartment homes and ranch-style townhomes with basements; each home features a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, walk-in closet(s), and balcony or patio, plus an emergency call system
Elegant, restaurant-style dining room
Fitness center
Library
Internet-ready computer room
Card, game and activity rooms
Convenience store
Valet parking
Meeting rooms
Spa with barber and beauty shop
Personal gardening areas and walking trails
Guest accommodations available
Full calendar of social, recreational and educational activities - classes, seminars, cultural programs, live entertainment, parties, day trips and more
Professional services include weekly housekeeping and flat laundry, home maintenance, groundskeeping and 24-hour security
Regularly scheduled transportation provided
Secure, underground parking for apartment home residents, attached garages for townhome residents
Life care community providing access to a continuum of care choices
On-site Health Center - Should the need arise, residents have unlimited access to recuperative and long-term skilled nursing care by our professional medical staff
Assisted Living Residence - Residents also have unlimited access to an assisted living apartment and special care tailored to their individual needs. This is ideal for adults requiring assistance with daily activities but wanting to maintain their independence
A choice of financial plans that refund up to 90% of the entrance fee to the resident or their estate no matter the length of residency

Deerfield is one of eleven communities owned by Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc. (LCRC), a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing financially sound retirement that meet the needs of its residents since 1976.

Find out what's new and exciting.

In our Clubhouse, you'll discover dozens of activities and amenities such as our fitness center, computer lab and creative arts studio. Check out our activities calendar for daytrips, parties and special events. There's always something new and exciting in store for you..

Walk or bike the miles of trails that wind through the woods.
Head to our library for books, videos and CDs.
To learn something new, attend our on-campus guest lectures and classes.

Convenience at every turn.

Convenience may begin with our professional staff taking care of the housekeeping, home maintenance and lawn care but it doesn't end there. We make it easy to check off your "to-do list" with an on-site beauty and barbershop, convenience store and meeting rooms for your organization's get-togethers. We even have guest rooms if you and your guests need a little extra space. Best of all, we offer flexible dining to complement your busy schedule.

Entrance to Dining Room

Dining Room