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At Prairie View Senior Village, we offer spacious one and two bedroom apartments for those 55+ in Ankeny, near Des Moines, IA. Our community offers new amenities and modern finishes, with many events and activities to enhance our residents social and physical health. For more information, visit https://www.calamar.com/prairie-view-senior-living

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