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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
Facility
80
IA AVG
73
Rank
#115 / 407 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#51 / 401 | +21% | 4.24
Facility
4.24
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#120 / 241 | +43% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#20 / 241 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#18 / 241 | - | 75 |
72
Facility
72
IA AVG
45
Rank
#89 / 528 | Damon Buskohl | $44.7M
Facility
$44.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#1 / 242 | $22.6M
Facility
$22.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#1 / 242 | 50.6%
Facility
50.6%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#160 / 242 | 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
Facility
79
IA AVG
73
Rank
#126 / 407 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#1 / 401 | +33% | 5.52
Facility
5.52
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#22 / 241 | +29% | +29% | $18.9k
Facility
$18.9k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#170 / 246 | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#139 / 241 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#94 / 241 | 2 | 71 |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Elim Care Inc | $9.7M
Facility
$9.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#70 / 242 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#32 / 242 | 71.8%
Facility
71.8%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#13 / 242 | 165507 | ||||
| Independence Village of Waukee |
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. | Waukee | 34
Facility
34
IA AVG
73
Rank
#373 / 407 |
41.2%
Facility
41.2%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#337 / 401 | -45% | 5.35
Facility
5.35
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#24 / 241 | +58% | +25% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 18
Facility
18
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#137 / 241 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#159 / 241 | - | 14 |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Well Sp Tenant LLC | $12.7M
Facility
$12.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#39 / 242 | $5.9M
Facility
$5.9M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#42 / 242 | 46.3%
Facility
46.3%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#191 / 242 | 165583 | ||||
| Azria Health Park Place |
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).
N Nursing | Des Moines (Union Park) | 70
Facility
70
IA AVG
73
Rank
#163 / 407 |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#165 / 401 | -3% | 3.68
Facility
3.68
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#190 / 241 | +32% | -14% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 69
Facility
69
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#234 / 241 | 11.5
Facility
11.5
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#235 / 241 | 2 | 57 |
51
Facility
51
IA AVG
45
Rank
#213 / 528 | Kelsey Anderson | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#147 / 242 | $2.8M
Facility
$2.8M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#168 / 242 | 47.3%
Facility
47.3%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#186 / 242 | 165202 | ||||
| Iowa Jewish Senior 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. | Des Moines (East Village) | 46
Facility
46
IA AVG
73
Rank
#280 / 407 |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#83 / 401 | +15% | 4.51
Facility
4.51
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#80 / 241 | +92% | +5% | $63.8k
Facility
$63.8k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#221 / 246 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#67 / 241 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#97 / 241 | - | 43 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | Beata Mock | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#93 / 242 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#58 / 242 | 63.4%
Facility
63.4%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#55 / 242 | 165006 | ||||
| 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
Facility
108
IA AVG
73
Rank
#60 / 407 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#199 / 401 | -12% | 3.61
Facility
3.61
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#205 / 241 | -3% | -16% | $9.8k
Facility
$9.8k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#154 / 246 | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#175 / 241 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#181 / 241 | - | 76 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | Scott Berger | $14.1M
Facility
$14.1M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#29 / 242 | $7.9M
Facility
$7.9M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#24 / 242 | 56.4%
Facility
56.4%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#109 / 242 | 165272 | ||||
| Genesis Senior Living 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 | 80
Facility
80
IA AVG
73
Rank
#115 / 407 |
79.1%
Facility
79.1%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#128 / 401 | +5% | 3.21
Facility
3.21
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#236 / 241 | -47% | -25% | $377.8k
Facility
$377.8k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#246 / 246 | 81
Facility
81
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#239 / 241 | 5.1
Facility
5.1
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#179 / 241 | 10 | 71 |
60
Facility
60
IA AVG
45
Rank
#152 / 528 | Dirk Timm | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#100 / 242 | $4.5M
Facility
$4.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#92 / 242 | 57.7%
Facility
57.7%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#97 / 242 | 165175 | ||||
| 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
Facility
51
IA AVG
73
Rank
#259 / 407 |
60.8%
Facility
60.8%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#221 / 401 | -19% | 5.98
Facility
5.98
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#6 / 241 | +5% | +39% | $33.3k
Facility
$33.3k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#195 / 246 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#50 / 241 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#23 / 241 | 2 | 31 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | Mark Allen | $11.2M
Facility
$11.2M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#51 / 242 | $5.7M
Facility
$5.7M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#46 / 242 | 51.2%
Facility
51.2%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#154 / 242 | 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
Facility
120
IA AVG
73
Rank
#39 / 407 |
90.8%
Facility
90.8%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#55 / 401 | +20% | 4.56
Facility
4.56
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#72 / 241 | -50% | +6% | $34.5k
Facility
$34.5k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#197 / 246 | 24
Facility
24
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#168 / 241 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#200 / 241 | 2 | 112 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | Kelley Blackburn | $14.5M
Facility
$14.5M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#26 / 242 | $8.9M
Facility
$8.9M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#15 / 242 | 61.4%
Facility
61.4%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#72 / 242 | 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
Facility
74
IA AVG
73
Rank
#144 / 407 |
97.3%
Facility
97.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#16 / 401 | +29% | 3.59
Facility
3.59
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#205 / 241 | -45% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 246 | 36
Facility
36
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#200 / 241 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#200 / 241 | 1 | 70 |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | - | $10.3M
Facility
$10.3M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#58 / 242 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#57 / 242 | 51.9%
Facility
51.9%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#149 / 242 | 165268 |
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 21 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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