Candeo Community Living and Recreation
Candeo
Johnston, Iowa - Polk County
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Jun 3, 2026
Des Moines
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Provider overview
Candeo supports adults with developmental disabilities and autism in the Des Moines area through community living services that build independence and community participation.
Candeo is a Des Moines-area nonprofit providing Supported Community Living services for adults with developmental disabilities and autism.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.candeoiowa.org/about
- Phone
- 515-259-8110
- Ages
- Adults with developmental disabilities, autism, brain injury, or chronic mental illness
- Season
- Year-round supported community living services
- Cost
- Candeo services are for adults with Medicaid or Polk County funding; confirm eligibility, the admissions process, and current availability.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Candeo provides supported living with eligibility and funding requirements. Families should confirm current services and openings directly.
Programs and offerings
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Supported community living services
Supported community living, community participation and recreation, eligibility and funding, and the admissions process.
- Ages
- Adults with developmental disabilities, autism, brain injury, or chronic mental illness
- Season
- Year-round supported community living services
- Schedule
- Contact Candeo to learn about Supported Community Living services, community participation, and the admissions process.
- Cost
- Candeo services are for adults with Medicaid or Polk County funding; confirm eligibility, the admissions process, and current availability.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Candeo, formerly Creative Community Options, supports adults with developmental disabilities and autism in the Polk County area through Supported Community Living services in homes and the community, helping people be active, healthy, contributing members of society.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Supported community living services
Candeo, formerly Creative Community Options, supports adults with developmental disabilities and autism in the Polk County area through Supported Community Living services in homes and the community, helping people be active, healthy, contributing members of society.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names developmental disabilities, autism, Supported Community Living services, and being active, healthy, contributing members of the community.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about eligibility and funding, the level of support (hourly to daily), community and recreation participation, and the admissions process.
What we checked
What we found: Candeo, formerly Creative Community Options, supports adults with developmental disabilities and autism in the Polk County area through Supported Community Living services in homes and the community, helping people be active, healthy, contributing members of society.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteCandeo HCBS
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Candeo Community Living and Recreation reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Candeo?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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