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Compare Nursing Homes around Des Moines (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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| Wesley Acres |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Des Moines (Greenwood) | 80 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#43 / 231 | +21% | 4.24
Facility
4.24
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#114 / 224 | +86% | -1% | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#17 / 224 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#16 / 224 | -
Facility
-
IA AVG
1.6 | 75 |
72
Facility
72
IA AVG
33
Rank
#3 / 65 | Damon Buskohl | $44.7M
Facility
$44.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#1 / 226 | $19.4M
Facility
$19.4M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#1 / 226 | 43.3%
Facility
43.3%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#21 / 226 | 165487 | ||||
| Valley View Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#1 / 231 | +33% | 5.52
Facility
5.52
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#23 / 224 | +45% | +29% | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.8 | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#127 / 224 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#85 / 224 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
1.6 | 71 |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
33
Rank
#27 / 65 | Elim Care Inc | $9.7M
Facility
$9.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#68 / 226 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#38 / 226 | 54.5%
Facility
54.5%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#32 / 226 | 165507 | ||||
| Life Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Des Moines (Waveland Park) | 72 |
70.5%
Facility
70.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#156 / 231 | -7% | 4.51
Facility
4.51
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#77 / 224 | -10% | +5% | 13
Facility
13
IA AVG
0.8 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#63 / 224 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#88 / 224 | -
Facility
-
IA AVG
1.6 | 43 |
51
Facility
51
IA AVG
33
Rank
#14 / 65 | Beata Mock | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#98 / 226 | $4.0M
Facility
$4.0M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#69 / 226 | 47.7%
Facility
47.7%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#48 / 226 | 165006 | ||||
| Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Des Moines (East Village) | 51 |
60.8%
Facility
60.8%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#189 / 231 | -19% | 5.98
Facility
5.98
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#6 / 224 | +27% | +39% | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
0.8 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#48 / 224 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#20 / 224 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
1.6 | 31 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
33 | Mark Allen | $11.2M
Facility
$11.2M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#53 / 226 | $4.7M
Facility
$4.7M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#41 / 226 | 42.1%
Facility
42.1%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#98 / 226 | 165593 | ||||
| Trinity Center at Luther Park |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Des Moines (East Village) | 120 |
90.8%
Facility
90.8%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#47 / 231 | +20% | 4.56
Facility
4.56
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#68 / 224 | -50% | +6% | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8 | 24
Facility
24
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#156 / 224 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#185 / 224 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
1.6 | 112 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
33 | Kelley Blackburn | $14.5M
Facility
$14.5M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#20 / 226 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#13 / 226 | 53%
Facility
53%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#60 / 226 | 165612 | ||||
| Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Des Moines (East Village) | 74 |
97.3%
Facility
97.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#11 / 231 | +29% | 3.59
Facility
3.59
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#195 / 224 | -25% | -16% | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8 | 36
Facility
36
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#185 / 224 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#185 / 224 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
1.6 | 70 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
33 | - | $10.3M
Facility
$10.3M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#44 / 226 | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#54 / 226 | 42.5%
Facility
42.5%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#147 / 226 | 165268 | ||||
| University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Des Moines (East Village) | 108 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#176 / 231 | -12% | 3.61
Facility
3.61
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#195 / 224 | -17% | -16% | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8 | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#162 / 224 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#165 / 224 | -
Facility
-
IA AVG
1.6 | 76 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
33 | Scott Berger | $14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#22 / 226 | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#39 / 226 | 34.3%
Facility
34.3%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#197 / 226 | 165272 |
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short-term and long-term care. The facility provides a range of medical services to support residents' health and wellness.
Scottish Rite Park is an independent living community nestled in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. For over 50 years, this nonprofit community has thrived, offering a warm and sociable atmosphere that welcomes all who enter. Scottish Rite Park provides comprehensive healthcare services that cater to varying needs. With offerings that include memory care, long-term skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, residents can rest assured that their well-being is in capable hands. Spanning an expansive 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Scottish Rite Park boasts meticulously designed spaces and a myriad of opportunities for residents to connect and thrive.
Each amenity has been thoughtfully curated to cater to diverse interests and ensure that residents have ample opportunities for leisure and entertainment. From a state-of-the-art fitness center to a cozy movie theater, a penthouse for special gatherings, a delightful restaurant, and an art gallery showcasing captivating works, there is no shortage of options for residents to indulge for exciting small group activities. For a nursing home, this place exceeds expectations. Its team works hard to give residents the highest quality of life possible in their golden years.
Overview of Genesis Senior Living Center
Genesis Senior Living Center is a nursing home that strives in providing excellent care, hence residents can relax and put their trust in the staff who are committed to ensuring their speedy recovery. The nursing home is the type of community that understands the meaning of family which is why they make it a point to promote independence and individuality in a nurturing environment.
Overview of Azria Health Park Place
Azria Health Wichita is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in the city. The nursing home is proud to be one of the only few communities in the city that delivered exceptional individualized care for its unique residents. They aim to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Azria strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered.
Expect nothing but quality when it comes to their service: an advanced level of recovery found in long-term and post-acute rehabilitative services. They also proudly offer specialized care programs such as neurological and stroke services, orthopedic care, prosthetic training, pulmonary rehabilitation, post-cardiac care, and wound care– all created to have the right provision of multidisciplinary healthcare services such as therapy, enriching activities, and discharge planning.
Overview of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines focuses on making a positive impact every day. The center offers reliable services, such as post-hospital care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term support, respite care, and transitional care. The premier skilled nursing home strives in ensuring accessibility to a wide range of individual; thus, seniors and their families can trust the rehab center creates a successful comprehensive care plan. Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is surely where residents thrive and recover.
The community houses the best equipment for a state-of-the-art approach to therapy with a rehab plan tailored for its unique individuals; as well as residents can feel confident with the caliber of service provided for a comfortable, safe, and therapeutic experience. Expect life enriching activities that keep the seniors busy and active with the variety of social and recreational activities offered.
Overview of Prairie Vista Village
Located northeast of Des Moines, Prairie Vista Village in Altoona is an independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care community that provides graceful and compassionate care. The person-centered community understands the meaning of family which is why they make it a point to create an environment that is home-like and welcoming. Prairie Vista is where residents feel comfortable and secure in a nurturing environment.
Residents can rest easy knowing that they are placed first with the list of services and amenities provided for them: ADLs, transportation, library, and private dining rooms. Skilled nursing and personalized care are also offered to the residents.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
Includes
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
QM Rating
Long-Stay QM
Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Includes
Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
RN vs State
Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Includes
Citations
Citations/Inspection
Severe Citations
Fines
Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
Includes
Occupancy vs State
Avg Length of Stay
Revenue
Payroll %
Years in Operation
Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
Includes
Walk Score
BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Des Moines, IA
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Iowa?
Assisted living in Iowa is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Iowa Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Iowa Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 16 nursing homes in Des Moines, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Des Moines, IA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Des Moines, IA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Des Moines, IA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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