Plymouth Place

Plymouth Place, located in Des Moines, IA offers independent living.

Residents must be over the age of 62. Income Restrictions Apply. Plymouth Place's location has a rich history. It sits on a site that was once used for an amusement park as well as the Iowa State Fair. King-Croft was designed by Mrs. King and constructed in 1902, one of the first homes built in the new subdivision. It was a grand home, with 7 bedrooms, many fireplaces, and a ballroom on the 3rd floor. Mrs. King, unhappy with the fashionable at the time look of trees planted in perfect rows, went outside and threw seeds up in the air. Trees were planted where they landed so it looked more natural. Some of these trees are still alive and well today, and great pains have been taken to preserve the ones left. The King's only child, Edith, married and lived there with her husband, Dr. W. W. Pearson. ​ Upon Edith's passing, the Plymouth Congregational Church bought the home in 1965 and set out to build a home for "well seniors." Everything about the building was ground-breaking, including the $2.8Million in government funding, its purpose, size, design and construction methods were all unheard of at the time. Plymouth Place opened its doors in 1968 and was fully occupied within the year. ​ After renovations in the 1980's stripped much of the mid-century character, an extensive historical renovation was completed in 2015, bringing back much of the original charm, while adding modern conveniences such as central air and larger apartments. Plymouth Place is now on the National Register of Historic Places as well. Whether it is grabbing a cup of joe in the morning or attending an exercise class, Plymouth Place is genuinely a community. Don't miss out on our monthly activities or start a small group among yourselves. We encourage the community spaces be used as an extension to your homes. Our location could not be any better! We're at the North East corner of 42nd and Ingersoll, just minutes from Downtown Des Moines, Historic Valley Junction, Des Moines' eclectic East Village, as well as direct access to I-235. Des Moines' best restaurants, cultural experiences, shopping and nightlife is all at your fingertips! Studio Our studio offers 315 Square Feet of everything you need and nothing you don't. There's plenty of room for your furniture, but not too much to clean or fuss over. The floor-to-ceiling windows add a ton of natural light and visual space, while the open concept gives the feeling of more physical space. A storage unit is included with all of our studio apartments. Studio with Den Our studio with den is 448 square feet of micro living at it's best. Each apartment has amazing floor to ceiling windows that accentuate a stunning view from your balcony. This unit features a small but fully appointed kitchen and ample living space. Need extra storage? No worries, an extra storage unit is available at no cost. 1 Bedroom​ Both accessible and traditional floor plans are available in a 1 Bedroom. Both styles offer a unique floor plan with plentiful storage and large, open rooms. Accessible units offer a larger bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is a ton of natural light from the two sets of full-length windows. You can take in the stunning skyline views from your balcony as well. 1 Bedroom​ Deluxe The 1 Bedroom deluxe floorplan offers the same separate bedroom area as the 1 Bedroom, with the added bonus of a second bathroom as well as additional living space in the kitchen area. Floor-to-ceiling windows in each room provide lots of natural light, and the private balcony has more than enough space to relax and enjoy the beautiful view.