Senior Services and Support

It offers community, nutrition, and case management services, as well as access to community resources. The agency contracts with local providers to help provide services to individuals living in a community setting, allowing them to remain in the least restrictive environment.

Help with applying for waiver services including for homecare. 

• Any Adult 60 years of Age or Older
• Any Adult 18 Years of Age or Older with a Disability
• Any Family Caregiver

Provides services and support to individuals, families, and care partners through the advancement of research, enhancing care and support for all affected by the disease, and reducing the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Skilled nursing and intermediate care facility.

Polk County Commodity Supplemental Food provides supplemental foods and nutrition education at no cost to low-income seniors age 60 and over in Polk, Dallas, Boone, Jasper, Story and Warren counties

Individuals receive healthy nutritious foods such as:

• Bottled Juice
• Canned Fruits
• Canned Vegetables
• Hot and Cold Cereals
• Peanut Butter and Beans
• Pastas
• Cheese
• Shelf stable 1% Milk and Powdered Milk

Participants shop in a grocery store-like atmosphere at Polk County River Place - 2309 Euclid Ave. Des Moines, Iowa.  Delivery is available for those with transportation and/or health related issues at NO COST!

Monthly newsletters provide great nutrition and health articles, as well as delicious recipes using the food you receive from the store

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm but we are closed the last two working days of each month and on county holidays.

THINGS NEEDED TO APPLY

• Proof of age. This is required and could be a driver’s license, birth certificate, state ID, etc.
• Monthly Income. This is self-declared and no proof is necessary. (Please see Senior Guidelines)

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply over the phone please call 515-286-3655.
• Print and mail an application for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program Senior Application
• Apply in person at Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Avenue in Des Moines.  Proof of age is required.
• Ask for an application to be mailed to you by calling 515-286-3655. 

Contact Us

(515) 286-3655 or 1-877-288-3655
Polk County River Place 
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA  50310

If you suspect elder abuse in Iowa, you can report it to Dependent Adult Protective Services at (800) 362-2178, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. 

If you suspect elder or dependent adult abuse, report it immediately to Dependent Adult Protective Services.

1-800-362-2178 (toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.) 

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. If you want to request a welfare check, call local law enforcement.

Reporting is confidential.

Dependent Adult Protective Services investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults:

• 65 and older
• or 18 and older with a disability, who are dependent and do not reside in long-term care facilities.

To report suspected abuse in a long-term care facility, contact the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Nursing Home and Home Health Complaint Hotline at 1-877-686-0027 or email hfd_complaint@dia.iowa.gov.

If you have concerns about your quality of care, quality of life or rights as a resident/tenant, or if you have concerns on behalf of your loved one who is living in one of Iowa's long-term care facilities, contact the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-866-236-1430.

For a coordinated entry point to Iowa’s information and referral resources regarding long-term independent living, contact Lifelong Links online or call 1-866-468-7887.

Know the Signs of Elder Abuse

Some adults may be at higher risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Types of elder abuse include:

• Physical abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Financial abuse or exploitation
• Neglect
• Self-Neglect

Iowa Compass connects older adults, people with disabilities and complex health-related needs of all ages, and caregivers to services and supports in their communities throughout Iowa.

Helps low-income families and individuals pay their heating bills through energy assistance grants. The grant results in a one-time payment for an eligible household’s heating costs.

Independent living, assisted living, or 24 hour nursing care for a health or memory need.

Mom's Meals provides home-delivered, medically tailored meals designed by registered dietitians and professional chefs.

Mom’s Meals has meal options and programs that serve a wide range of health and nutritional needs. In many cases, meals may be covered under a health plan or other type of benefit. 

Seniors, check with Aging Resources.

24 hour nursing care.

Registration required for 6 restaurant meals per month, must be aged 60+. 

Call 800-779-8707, option 3, and ask about "Iowa Cafe" to sign up or leave a message.

Iowa HHS’ Rent Reimbursement is a statewide program that gives partial rent refunds to low-income Iowans who are ages 65 and older or are disabled adults.

Independent living, assisted living, or 24 hour nursing care.
Fax: 641-236-8035

• The Commodity Supplemental Foods Program (CSFP) provides supplemental food and nutrition education for the elderly ages 60 and over at no cost.

The Gathering Place of Monroe exists to bring the community together - offering older adults and their caregivers a space to connect, grow, and thrive. From social activities to private event rentals, our goal is to provide a welcoming, versatile, and supportive environment for all.

Senior Living Education Series

Our monthly senior seminars offer practical education, resources, and community connection on topics that matter most to older adults and their caregivers. They are held the first Thursday of every month (except July) at 10:00 a.m. at The Gathering Place in Moline.

Valley Vista for Nursing & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Newton, Iowa, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, hospice care, and memory support. Services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, and recovery support following hospitalization, surgery, stroke, orthopedic conditions, and other medical needs. Valley Vista focuses on personalized care, independence, comfort, and quality of life for residents.

Assisted Living.