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Heritage Court Assisted Living
Heritage Court Assisted Living is an assisted living community in West Des Moines, IA, with 56 beds in a defined residential setting. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space.
The area has a Walk Score of 31, making it a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands.
Patricia Wiltfang serves as the administrator.
Community insights.
About this community
Heritage Court Assisted Living is administered by Patricia Wiltfang.
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• State violations (29% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (67% below)
• Violations per inspection (43% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 9 | 27 | This facility has 67% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (9 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 67% better |
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State violations
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (9 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 1.0 | 1.76 | This facility has 43% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 43% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 9 | 13 | This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (9 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
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2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Des Moines's city center to Heritage Court Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Cedar Ridge Village | AL IL NH SNF | West Des Moines | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
71
Rank
#141 / 334 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
IA AVG
46
Rank
#175 / 424 | - | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
18
Rank
#169 / 258 |
51.5%
Facility
51.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#181 / 295 | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Bickford of West Des Moines | AL MC | West Des Moines | 66
Facility
66
IA AVG
71
Rank
#151 / 334 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IA AVG
46
Rank
#131 / 424 | Private Rooms | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
18
Rank
#46 / 258 |
53.0%
Facility
53.0%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#174 / 295 | - | 12 | 15
Facility
15
IA AVG
7
Rank
#275 / 299 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#295 / 299 |
| Heritage Court Assisted Living | AL | West Des Moines | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
71
Rank
#192 / 334 | No |
31
Facility
31
IA AVG
46
Rank
#305 / 424 | - | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
18
Rank
#46 / 258 |
35.7%
Facility
35.7%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#271 / 295 | - | 9 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Cedar Ridge Village | AL IL NH SNF | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#261 / 334 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
46
Rank
#408 / 424 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
18
Rank
#210 / 258 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#9 / 295 | A+ | 16 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living | AL ADC IL MC NH SNF | West Des Moines | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#261 / 334 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
46
Rank
#402 / 424 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#7 / 295 | - | 22 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#281 / 299 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
Heritage Court Assisted Living is located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Court Assisted Living
Is Heritage Court Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Heritage Court Assisted Living has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Heritage Court Assisted Living?
According to IA state health department records, Heritage Court Assisted Living's license number is S0056.
When does Heritage Court Assisted Living's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Heritage Court Assisted Living's license expires on January 8, 2028.
What is the occupancy rate at Heritage Court Assisted Living?
Heritage Court Assisted Living's occupancy is 35.7%.
How long has Heritage Court Assisted Living been in business?
Heritage Court Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Heritage Court Assisted Living?
No, Heritage Court Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Heritage Court Assisted Living?
The team at Heritage Court Assisted Living can be reached at PWiltfang@pineacrescenter.com.
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