Trusted In-Home Care in West Des Moines

Companionship, respite, meals, housekeeping, and pet care for older adults in West Des Moines.

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Our Services

Everyday Care Services in West Des Moines

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Companion Care

Companion care from someone who fits your pace, with conversation, shared activities, and rides to appointments and outings.

Companion Care Services
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Respite Care

Respite care gives family caregivers time away, with a loved one at home beside a caring companion.

Respite Care Services
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Pet Sitting

Pet sitting that covers walks, feeding, and playtime, so dogs and cats keep their daily routine at home.

Pet Sitting Services
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Meal Prep

Meal prep with healthy dishes made to your requests, served at your table, and groceries handpicked from your list.

Meal Prep Services
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Light Housekeeping

Light housekeeping with dusting, tidying, dishes, laundry, and organizing, so the home stays clean and easy to live in.

Light Housekeeping Services

Why Us

What Sets Our Visits Apart

Care starts with listening, so visits are built around the routines and preferences of the person receiving care. After a gentle visit at home, we design a care plan, match a companion who fits their personality and pace, and keep the family in the loop as needs change. Our help is non-medical, focused on daily life at home.

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In the Area

What West Des Moines Charges for a Pet License

All pets 6 months or older in West Des Moines need a city license, valid from January 1 to December 31. The license is $20 for a spayed or neutered cat or dog and $25 for an unaltered one, and service animals are free. Renew by April 30, because a $25 late fee per pet starts May 1. Rabies vaccination dates are required.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A household is limited to 4 pets over 6 months old. New residents have 30 days to license their pets after moving to the city.

The city's Neighborhood Service Specialists, who handle animal control, take calls Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. After hours, call 911 for an emergency or Westcom non-emergency dispatch for anything else.

First-time applications need rabies vaccination dates and proof of spay or neuter. Licenses can be bought online or in person at the Parks and Rec office in City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Yes, the city offers an online way to pay animal impound fees, and it publishes guides on pet licensing, rabies, and microchipping. The Neighborhood Service Specialists also answer calls about pets running loose.

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Service Area

In-Home Care Across the Des Moines Area

We provide in-home care to older adults across West Des Moines and the surrounding Polk County communities.

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