The Shores

The Immanuel Difference begins with a feeling, the moment you walk through our doors. With friendly staff and even friendlier residents, there’s always a seat at the table. Our mission is to help area seniors create new homes and it begins with the Immanuel Difference and our not-for-profit mission to do the right thing. That’s why unlike many for-profit senior living providers whose profits go directly into the pockets of shareholders, we reinvest profits above operational expenses directly into new upgraded amenities and programming that benefits residents directly.

The Shores at Pleasant Hill, located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, Iowa, offers supportive small town comforts with big city conveniences. With services ranging from independent 55+ retirement living to assisted living and compassionate Alzheimer’s and dementia support, you can find the perfect home for your retirement.

Our location on Copper Creek Lake features peaceful views, walking paths and the opportunity to drop a line in the water and bring home the catch of the day. Residents enjoy fishing at Copper Creek, an array of enriching lifestyle and wellness activities, restaurant-style dining, educational and life-long learning opportunities and more. Room floor plans feature 1-2 bedrooms, full kitchens and kitchenettes, and square footage up to 1,089 sq. ft.

A short ten minutes from downtown Des Moines, residents experience the best of both worlds—a peaceful small town feel at home or an exciting day in the city.

Caught in the perfect spot between rural Iowa and the full amenities of downtown Des Moines, The Shores offers a tranquil retirement full of possibilities. Our life enrichment and wellness experts create events that help residents connect with their neighbors, get healthy, and explore new passions in their retirement. It’s all in efforts toward creating a retirement community where residents thrive.

The Shores at Pleasant Hill offers all the amenities of maintenance-free independence with the added peace of mind that if your needs change, we’ll be right here to support you.

Independent, 55+ Living

Residents live in their own maintenance-free apartment, surrounded by neighbors in their season of life and supported with an array of life enrichment opportunities. No health care support is included, so this type of retirement living is ideal for seniors without daily medical needs.

Assisted Living

Residents enjoy all the benefits of independent senior living, with the added support of professionals to assist with daily activities like medication management, mobility, or help with a chronic condition. 

Memory Support

Memory care support is available for those seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our comprehensive memory support programming is directed by a nationally acclaimed memory support specialist and anchored by an intimate setting where compassionate team members support those with memory loss through meaningful activities and digitally supported family communication.

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