November 24, 2025
Copper Shores Village in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, earned top honors across multiple categories in the 2025 Des Moines Register Metro’s Choice Awards. Awards include:
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These awards reflect Copper Shores Village’s strong reputation for retirement living and senior care, resident satisfaction, and workplace culture in the Des Moines metro area.
“This honor reflects the dedication, kindness, and spirit that each resident and employee brings to our community every day,” said Copper Shores Village Executive Director Tabitha Bleich.
Copper Shores Village offers a full continuum of care designed to meet the needs of older adults at every stage of their retirement. Service levels include independent living, assisted living, and memory support.
“Copper Shores Village isn’t just a place to live, it’s a true community,” said Retirement Living Consultant Staci Fleener. “Staff and residents take time to connect and welcome new faces. That’s what makes this place feel like home.”
The community is known for its active environment, strong relationships, and consistent engagement between staff, residents, and families. Being named the Best Place to Work highlights Copper Shores Village’s supportive culture that drives quality care and long-term staff retention.
Other recognitions this year
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Copper Shores Village was named the Best Assisted Living Community and first runner-up Best Senior Living Community in the 2025 Des Moines People’s Choice Awards, hosted by the Des Moines Radio Group. This recognition further confirms Copper Shores Village’s leadership in retirement living across the region. |
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In addition, Copper Shores Village received a 2025 Bronze Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. The award recognizes organizations that meet progressively rigorous standards of performance to further improve the lives of residents and staff in assisted living communities. |
These acknowledgments highlight the positive impact Copper Shores Village strives to make as a retirement living provider and an active member of the east Des Moines area.
