Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (64% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
Edgewater, a Wesleylife Community for Healthy Living, graces a 50-acre campus nestled amidst natural beauty, boasting serene water features and picturesque ponds. Within this splendid setting, they offer a spectrum of senior living options, including independent senior living, memory care living, assisted living, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. mainly, Edgewater prioritizes the overall wellness of their residents, providing not only five-star dining but also a wealth of amenities to enhance their daily lives.
Residents at Edgewater enjoy concierge services, an art studio, and a newly constructed event center. The community further offers indoor heated saltwater pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, salon and spa services, and much more. With spacious areas for various activities, including independent living apartments, a skilled culinary team, and chefs dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences, Edgewater stands as a vibrant, pristine, and ideal place to call home.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living is administrated by Abby Harlacher.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 31 | 27 | This facility has 15% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (31 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 15% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5.2 | 4.5 | This facility has 16% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (5.2 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 16% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.6 | 1.8 | This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.6 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 11% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 20 | 15 | This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (20 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 33% worse |
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.
Iowa average: 0.6
Iowa average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,609 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 5,509 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,238 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,182 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,067 | 89 | 97% | 9.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 862 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 739 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 703 | 62 | 67% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 686 | 70 | 76% | 5.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 656 | 67 | 73% | 6.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 525 | 69 | 75% | 5.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 361 | 65 | 71% | 5.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 248 | 30 | 33% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 174 | 32 | 35% | 5.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 78 | 14 | 15% | 5.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 28 | 30% | 2.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 15 | 16% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 9 | 10% | 2.9 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
64% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
36% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (64% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Des Moines's city center to Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.45 miles to nearest hospital (UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Cedar Ridge Village | NH AL IL | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#24 / 407 | +26% | 5.14
Facility
5.14
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#40 / 249 | +11% | +20% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 20
Facility
20
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#149 / 250 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#174 / 250 | - | 39 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
45
Rank
#488 / 528 | Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | $7.4M
Facility
$7.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#89 / 251 | $3.9M
Facility
$3.9M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#102 / 251 | 53%
Facility
53%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#164 / 251 | 165790 | ||||
| Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living | NH ADC AL IL MC | West Des Moines | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
71
Rank
#325 / 407 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#16 / 407 | +29% | 4.89
Facility
4.89
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#52 / 249 | +14% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#38 / 250 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#20 / 250 | - | 39 | - |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
45
Rank
#482 / 528 | Edgewater, A Wesley Active Life Community, LLC | $6.6M
Facility
$6.6M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#5 / 251 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#14 / 251 | 127.5%
Facility
127.5%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#246 / 251 | 165597 | ||||
| Arbor Springs-West Des Moines | NH MC RC | West Des Moines | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
71
Rank
#234 / 407 |
94.6%
Facility
94.6%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#29 / 407 | +25% | 7.26
Facility
7.26
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#1 / 249 | -19% | +69% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 15
Facility
15
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#113 / 250 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#81 / 250 | 2 | 51 | A+ |
30
Facility
30
IA AVG
45
Rank
#368 / 528 | Integro Healthcare Holdings LLC | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#111 / 251 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#91 / 251 | 65%
Facility
65%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#69 / 251 | 165548 | ||||
| Harmony West Des Moines | NH AL HC PC RC | West Des Moines | 55
Facility
55
IA AVG
71
Rank
#240 / 407 |
60.7%
Facility
60.7%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#234 / 407 | -20% | 3.73
Facility
3.73
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#192 / 249 | +53% | -13% | $8.2k
Facility
$8.2k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#161 / 255 | 31
Facility
31
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#190 / 250 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#213 / 250 | 1 | 53 | - |
9
Facility
9
IA AVG
45
Rank
#470 / 528 | - | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#170 / 251 | $2.5M
Facility
$2.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#190 / 251 | 56%
Facility
56%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#188 / 251 | 165450 | ||||
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center | - | NH AL | West Des Moines (Office Park Road) | 140
Facility
140
IA AVG
71
Rank
#23 / 407 |
57.9%
Facility
57.9%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#243 / 407 | -23% | 3.34
Facility
3.34
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#234 / 249 | - | - | - | +9% | -22% | $353.1k
Facility
$353.1k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#255 / 255 | 100
Facility
100
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#250 / 250 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#236 / 250 | 11 | 85 | - |
25
Facility
25
IA AVG
45
Rank
#398 / 528 | Leibel Gutman | $9.5M
Facility
$9.5M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#56 / 251 | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#40 / 251 | 63.6%
Facility
63.6%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#106 / 251 | 165350 |
Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living is located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IA state health department records, Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living's license number is 251118.
According to IA state health department records, Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living's license expires on September 11, 2026.
Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living's occupancy is 98%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living on this page.
The team at Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living can be reached at [email protected].
Abby Harlacher is the administrator of Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living.
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