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We've located the following assisted living communities in Polk County, Iowa. Assisted living facilities and homes in this list provide daily living assistance to elderly senior citizens. This list of facilities may include various care levels, including senior living and assisted living communities in Polk County, IA area.

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Arbor Heights At University

While looking for assisted living services in Des Moines, Iowa, you will likely come across Arbor Heights At University, located at 233 University Ave in the 50314 zip code area in Polk County. Arbor Heights At University provides help to 55 and older adults living in Des Moines who are searching for help with taking a bath or shower, getting dressed, transferring, eating by themselves, personal hygiene and using the toilet. Arbor Heights At University includes amenities like: snack shop, private laundry services and massage therapy service.

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Claremont's Ramsey Village - Assisted Living

Claremont's Ramsey Village - Assisted Living is an affordable assisted living facility located in Des Moines, Iowa. It has a total of 10 assisted living units. Claremont's Ramsey Village - Assisted Living can be found at 1611 27th St, in the 50310 zip code area. It helps 55 and over adults living in Polk County with ADLs that include manual feeding and dressing. A few of the features you can find at Claremont's Ramsey Village - Assisted Living include garden, registered dietitian and doctor appointment transportation.

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Rose Of Des Moines

Situated at 1330 19th Street, inside 50314 zip code area, Rose Of Des Moines offers senior assisted living in Des Moines, IA to 55 and older adults who live in Polk County. Rose Of Des Moines provides services that include a theater room, routine health status checks and personalized service assessment. It can accommodate up to 104 Polk County residents.

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Mill Pond Assisted Living

Mill Pond Assisted Living is a pet friendly senior assisted living facility located at 1201 Se Mill Pond Ct, 50021 zip code. Up to 98 elderly adults who want a personal care home in Polk County can take advantage of assisted living services offered by Mill Pond Assisted Living. This senior care home includes services like assistance with relocating to the community and transportation services, medication supervision, and facility-wide wifi.

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Kennybrook Village - Assisted Living

Kennybrook Village - Assisted Living provides senior living in Polk county, Iowa. It offers a total of 68 shared and private one bedrooms and studios for older adults. Kennybrook Village - Assisted Living offers amenities that include movie nights and private laundry services, and it can also offer help with showering, dressing, transferring, eating by themselves, combing or brushing their hair and using the toilet to any 55 and older adults living in Grimes, IA and Polk County. Kennybrook Village - Assisted Living is located at 200 Sw Brookside Drive, 50111.

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Fremont Group Home

For 55 and older adults who are looking for assisted living in Des Moines, Iowa, Fremont Group Home is a wonderful upscale residential care facility that offers all-day snacks and staff dietitian. It has a maximum capacity of 11 assisted living apartments and also provides special dietary menus. Its official license number is 0896613. Fremont Group Home provides assisted living services not only to Des Moines residents, but also to all Polk County residents.

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Sunny View Care Center

If your loved one requires assistance with daily living, you should consider Sunny View Care Center, an assisted living facility in Ankeny, Iowa located at 410 Nw Ash Drive, 50023 zip code area. It offers services such as doctor appointment transportation, staff awake 24/7 and individualized dining assistance. Sunny View Care Center provides assisted living in Polk County to up to 94 senior citizens.

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Urbandale Health Care Center

Urbandale Health Care Center provides assisted living in Polk County to up to 130 older adults at a time. Urbandale Health Care Center is located at 4614 Nw 84th Street in the 50322 zip code area. As part of it individual care package, it includes amenities like fitness section, massage service and chef-prepared fresh meals.

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Heritage Court

Heritage Court, located at 1499 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265 provides assisted living for older adults residing in Polk County and nearby areas. Heritage Court has a total capacity of 56 assisted living apartments. A few of its amenities include medication supervision and a movie theatre.

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Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines

Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines is an assisted living facility in Des Moines, Iowa, providing care and housing to elderly adults who require assistance with showering, getting dressed, moving from one place to another, self feeding and toilet hygiene. Its maximum accommodation capacity is 74 assisted living apartments. Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines offers amenities such as walking trails, housekeeping and bathroom cleaning and transportation services.

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Oakland House

While looking for assisted senior living in Des Moines, Iowa, you will likely find Oakland House, located at 1812 Oakland Avenue in the 50314 zip code area in Polk County. Oakland House assists older adults living in Des Moines who need assistance with taking a bath or shower, getting dressed, getting in and out of bed, feeding themselves, personal hygiene and using the toilet. Oakland House includes services like: gardens, routine health monitoring and incontinence management.

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Edencrest At Siena Hills

Edencrest At Siena Hills is an affordable assisted living community situated at Ankeny, Iowa. It has a total of 88 assisted living apartments. Edencrest At Siena Hills can be found at 455 Sw Ankeny Road, in the 50021 zip code area. It assists retired adults living in Polk County with ADLs that include showering assistance and aid with moving around. Some amenities you can find at Edencrest At Siena Hills include movie nights, private laundry service and scheduled bathroom reminders.

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Prairie Hills At Des Moines

Located at 5815 Se 27th Street, inside 50320 zip code area, Prairie Hills At Des Moines offers senior assisted living in Des Moines, IA to 55 and older adults who live in Polk County. Prairie Hills At Des Moines provides amenities that consist of snacks, private laundry services and individual service assessment. It can provide board and care to up to 128 Polk County residents.

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Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center

Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a pet friendly senior assisted living facility located at 8525 Urbandale Avenue, 50322 zip code. Up to 66 55 and over adults who want a personal care home in Polk County can take advantage of senior living services offered by Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center. This community includes amenities like help with relocation and falls management, social activities, as well as daily fitness activities.

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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center provides assisted senior living in Polk county, Iowa. It offers a total of 150 private studio and one-bedroom suites for 55+ adults. Bishop Drumm Retirement Center offers features such as garden and court yard and on-site dietitian, and it can also provide assistance with bathing, putting on clothes, moving from one place to another, self-feeding, personal hygiene and using the toilet to any seniors living in Johnston, IA and Polk County. Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is situated at 5837 Winwood Drive, 50131.

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Kennybrook Village - Nursing Care

For 55 and older adults who are looking for assisted living in Grimes, Iowa, Kennybrook Village - Nursing Care is a wonderful luxurious residential care facility that includes arts & crafts and routine health status checks. It has a total capacity of 40 assisted living apartments and also provides emergency systems in rooms. Its official license number is 2859. Kennybrook Village - Nursing Care offers assisted living services not only to Grimes senior citizens, but also to all Polk County seniors.

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Deerfield Retirement Community

If your loved one needs assistance with ADLs, you should consider Deerfield Retirement Community, an assisted living community in Urbandale, Iowa located at 13731 Hickman Road, 50323 zip code area. It offers services such as massage therapy, regular health checkup and emergency systems in rooms. Deerfield Retirement Community offers assisted living in Polk County to a maximum of 40 elderly adults.

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On With Life

On With Life provides assisted living services in Polk County to up to 28 55+ adults at a time. On With Life is situated at 715 Sw Ankeny Road in the 50023 zip code area. As part of it individual care services, it includes services like fitness center, incontinence management and personal laundry service.

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Walden Point

Walden Point, located at 1200 Fourth Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50314 provides assisted living for 55 and older adults residing in Polk County and surrounding areas. Walden Point has a total capacity of 120 assisted living apartments. A few of its amenities include three meals each day and daily fitness activities.

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Village Assisted Living

Village Assisted Living is an assisted living facility in Des Moines, Iowa, providing services and care to retirees who need assistance with showering, getting dressed, getting in and out of bed, feeding themselves and using the bathroom. Its maximum accommodation capacity is 108 assisted living apartments. Village Assisted Living offers services such as a theatre room, medication monitoring and transportation service.

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Calvin Community Assisted Living Services

While looking for senior assisted living in Des Moines, Iowa, you will likely come across Calvin Community Assisted Living Services, situated at 4210 Hickman Rd in the 50310 zip code area in Polk County. Calvin Community Assisted Living Services provides help to retired adults living in Des Moines who require help with showering, getting dressed, sitting and standing up, eating by themselves, combing or brushing their hair and toilet hygiene. Calvin Community Assisted Living Services includes amenities like: landscaped courtyard, 3 daily meals and custom needs assessment.

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Vintage Hills At Prairie Trail

Vintage Hills At Prairie Trail is an affordable assisted senior living facility situated at Ankeny, Iowa. It has a total of 108 assisted living units. Vintage Hills At Prairie Trail can be found at 1275 Sw State Street, in the 50023 zip code area. It provides help to 55+ adults living in Polk County with ADLs such as manual feeding and assistance with incontinence problems. Some features you can find at Vintage Hills At Prairie Trail include pharmacy, assistance with medications and transportation.

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3801 Grand - Assisted Living

Located at 3801 Grand Ave, inside 50312 zip code area, 3801 Grand - Assisted Living provides assisted living in Des Moines, IA to retirees who reside in Polk County. 3801 Grand - Assisted Living offers amenities that include wifi, three meals every day and bathroom reminders. It can accommodate up to 120 Polk County residents.

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Senior Suites Of Urbandale

Senior Suites Of Urbandale is a pet friendly senior assisted living facility situated at 4700 84th St, 50322 zip code. Up to 98 elderly adults who need a personal care home in Polk County can take advantage of assisted living services offered by Senior Suites Of Urbandale. This community provides amenities such as help with moving to the facility and transportation service, social activities, and 24-hour security system.

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University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center provides assisted living in Polk county, Iowa. It offers a total of 108 studio, shared and 1-bedrooom apartments for older adults. University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center includes amenities that include facility-wide wifi and tailored service plan, and it can also offer assistance with bathing, getting dressed, transferring, feeding themselves, personal hygiene and using the bathroom to any seniors living in Des Moines, IA and Polk County. University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is situated at 233 University Avenue, 50314.

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Parkridge Specialty Care

For senior citizens who are searching for assisted living in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Parkridge Specialty Care is a great luxury residential care facility that includes valet service and full activities program. It has a total capacity of 90 assisted living apartments and also provides personalized service assessment. Its official license number is 01855. Parkridge Specialty Care provides assisted living services not only to Pleasant Hill older adults, but also to all Polk County residents.

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Walnut Ridge Senior Community

If your loved one requires assistance with daily living, you should consider Walnut Ridge Senior Community, an assisted living community in Clive, Iowa located at 1701 Campus Drive, 50325 zip code area. It includes amenities like individual dining help, medication help and an environment that welcomes pets. Walnut Ridge Senior Community offers assisted living in Polk County to up to 124 senior citizens.

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Rose Of East Des Moines

Rose Of East Des Moines provides assisted living care in Polk County to up to 128 55 and over adults at a time. Rose Of East Des Moines is situated at 1331 Idaho Street in the 50316 zip code area. As part of it individual care services, it includes services such as fitness room, a pet friendly environment and around-the-clock staff.

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Prairie Vista Village

Prairie Vista Village, located at 2785 1st Avenue S, Altoona, Iowa, 50009 provides assisted living for elderly adults residing in Polk County and surrounding areas. Prairie Vista Village has a maximum capacity of 38 assisted living apartments. Some of its amenities include three daily meals and 24/7 secured premises.

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Silvercrest At Woodlands Creek

Silvercrest At Woodlands Creek is an assisted living facility in Clive, Iowa, providing care and services to 55 and older adults who require help with showering, dressing, transferring, feeding themselves and toilet hygiene. It has a total capacity of 136 assisted living units. Silvercrest At Woodlands Creek provides amenities that include a movie theater, assistance with medications and escort within facility.

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Union Park Health Services

While looking for assisted senior living in Des Moines, Iowa, you may come across Union Park Health Services, located at 2401 East Eighth Street in the 50316 zip code area in Polk County. Union Park Health Services provides help to 55 and older adults living in Des Moines who are searching for aid with bathing and showering, putting on clothes, getting in and out of bed, self-feeding, combing or brushing their hair and going to the bathroom. Union Park Health Services includes amenities like: a bistro, 24-hour awake staff and massage therapy service.

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Vita Health Services

Vita Health Services is an affordable assisted senior living facility situated at Des Moines, Iowa. It has a total of 15 assisted living units. Vita Health Services can be found at 1725 Sixth Avenue, in the 50314 zip code area. It provides assistance to senior citizens living in Polk County with ADLs that include spoon feeding when necessary and moving around. A few of the amenities you can find at Vita Health Services include 24/7 secured premises, social and recreational activities and special dietary accommodation.

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Fleur Heights Center For Wellness & Rehab

Situated at 4911 Sw 19th Street, inside 50315 zip code area, Fleur Heights Center For Wellness & Rehab offers assisted senior living in Des Moines, IA to retired adults who reside in Polk County. Fleur Heights Center For Wellness & Rehab offers services that include a bistro, full activities program and appointment transportation. It can accommodate up to 120 Polk County residents.

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Bickford Cottage Urbandale

Bickford Cottage Urbandale is a pet friendly senior living facility situated at 5915 Sutton Place, 50322 zip code. Up to 98 55 and older adults who need a personal care home in Polk County can take advantage of senior living services offered by Bickford Cottage Urbandale. This senior care home includes amenities like help with relocation and individual dining help, three meals every day, and parking.

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Martina Place

Martina Place provides senior assisted living in Polk county, Iowa. It offers a total of 120 shared and private one bedrooms and studios for 55+ adults. Martina Place offers features that include on-site parking and routine health status checks, and it can also provide assistance with bathing, getting dressed, functional mobility, eating by themselves, styling their hair and using the toilet to any 55+ adults living in Johnston, IA and Polk County. Martina Place is located at 5815 Winwood Dr, 50131.

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Wesley Acres Central Assisted Living

For senior citizens who are searching for assisted living in Des Moines, Iowa, Wesley Acres Central Assisted Living is a wonderful luxurious residential care facility that offers a library area and three meals per day. It has a total capacity of 118 assisted living apartments and also provides special dietary accommodation. Its official license number is S0075. Wesley Acres Central Assisted Living offers assisted living services not just to Des Moines residents, but also to all Polk County seniors.

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Bridges At Ankeny

If your loved one requires help with daily living assistance, you should consider Bridges At Ankeny, an assisted living facility in Ankeny, Iowa located at 3510 Nw Abilene Road, 50023 zip code area. It provides amenities like emergency systems in rooms, recreation and education activities and dining assistance if needed. Bridges At Ankeny offers assisted living in Polk County to a maximum of 30 retired adults.

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Bickford Cottage West Des Moines

Bickford Cottage West Des Moines provides assisted living in Polk County to up to 66 55 and older adults at a time. Bickford Cottage West Des Moines is located at 5050 Hawthorne Dr in the 50265 zip code area. As part of it individual care services, it includes services like pharmacy services, individual service assessment and private laundry services.

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Karen Acres Healthcare Center

Karen Acres Healthcare Center, located at 3605 Elm Drive, Urbandale, Iowa, 50322 provides assisted living for retirees residing in Polk County and nearby areas. Karen Acres Healthcare Center has a total capacity of 35 assisted living units. Some of its services include personal laundry and a games room.

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Fountain West Health Center

Fountain West Health Center is an assisted living facility in Des Moines, Iowa, providing care and services to 55 and older adults who need assistance with bathing and showering, dressing, sitting and standing up, combing or brushing their hair and using the toilet. Its maximum accommodation capacity is 120 assisted living apartments. Fountain West Health Center includes amenities such as facility-wide wifi, education activities and a special dietary menu.

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Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

While looking for assisted living in Des Moines, Iowa, you will likely find Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center, situated at 900 Polk Boulevard in the 50312 zip code area in Polk County. Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center provides help to 55+ adults living in Des Moines who require help with showering, dressing, transferring, feeding themselves, personal hygiene and going to the bathroom. Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center includes services like: walking and jogging paths, on-site dietitian and in-room emergency systems.

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Courtyard Estates At Cedar Pointe

Courtyard Estates At Cedar Pointe is an affordable assisted living home situated at Pleasant Hill, Iowa. It has a total of 60 assisted living apartments. Courtyard Estates At Cedar Pointe can be found at 6132 Ne 12th Avenue, in the 50327 zip code area. It helps senior citizens living in Polk County with ADLs that include feeding by spoon when needed and help with incontinence issues. Some amenities you can find at Courtyard Estates At Cedar Pointe include case management, private laundry services and pet-friendly facilities.

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Edencrest At Riverwoods Assisted Living

Situated at 2210 East Park Avenue, inside 50320 zip code area, Edencrest At Riverwoods Assisted Living provides assisted senior living in Des Moines, IA to seniors who live in Polk County. Edencrest At Riverwoods Assisted Living provides amenities that include daily fitness activities, around-the-clock staff and mealtime help. It can provide board and care to up to 80 Polk County residents.

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Valley View Village

Valley View Village is a pet friendly senior living facility located at 2555c Guthrie Avenue, 50317 zip code. Up to 79 55 and older adults who need a personal care home in Polk County can take advantage of assisted living services offered by Valley View Village. This community includes amenities like help with relocation and custom needs assessment, meals supervised by dietitian, and a beauty and barber shop.

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Eyerly Ball Residential - Cummins House

Eyerly Ball Residential - Cummins House provides senior assisted living in Polk county, Iowa. It offers a total of 15 studio, shared and 1-bedrooom apartments for seniors. Eyerly Ball Residential - Cummins House offers features that include a bistro and personal laundry, and it can also provide help with bathing and showering, getting dressed, getting in and out of bed, feeding themselves, personal hygiene and using the toilet to any retired adults living in Des Moines, IA and Polk County. Eyerly Ball Residential - Cummins House is located at 940 Cummins Parkway, 50312.

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Journey Senior Living Of Ankeny

For 55 and older adults who are searching for assisted living in Ankeny, Iowa, Journey Senior Living Of Ankeny is a wonderful luxurious residential care facility that offers a theater room and around-the-clock staff. It has a total capacity of 170 assisted living units and also offers a pet friendly environment. Its official license number is S0359. Journey Senior Living Of Ankeny provides assisted living services not only to Ankeny residents, but also to all Polk County seniors.

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Fountain West Health Center

If your loved one requires help with daily living chores, you should consider Fountain West Health Center, an assisted living community in West Des Moines, Iowa located at 1501 Office Park Road, 50265 zip code area. It includes amenities such as custom needs assessment, three meals each day and licensed staff nurse. Fountain West Health Center offers assisted living in Polk County to a maximum of 140 retirees.

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Suites Of Ankeny

Suites Of Ankeny provides senior assisted living in Polk County to up to 68 55 and over adults at a time. Suites Of Ankeny is situated at 420 Nw Ash Drive in the 50021 zip code area. As part of it personal care services, it includes amenities such as facility-wide wifi, massage therapy service and three meals each day.

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Courtyard Estates At Hawthorne Crossing

Courtyard Estates At Hawthorne Crossing, located at 601 Hawthorne Crossing Dr. Se, Bondurant, Iowa, 50035 provides assisted living for retirees residing in Polk County and surrounding areas. Courtyard Estates At Hawthorne Crossing has a maximum capacity of 80 assisted living apartments. A few of its amenities include staff dietitian and parking service.

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Trinity Center At Luther Park

Trinity Center At Luther Park is an assisted living facility in Des Moines, Iowa, providing care and services to elderly adults who need help with bathing and showering, getting dressed, functional mobility, combing or brushing their hair and toilet hygiene. Its maximum accommodation capacity is 120 assisted living units. Trinity Center At Luther Park provides services that include landscaped courtyard, housekeeping and continence management.

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