Occupancy rate
36%
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Heritage Court Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · West Des Moines, IA
Heritage Court Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · West Des Moines, IA
Heritage Court Assisted Living in West Des Moines offers a comfortable and safe environment. Residents are guaranteed to feel welcomed in a friendly atmosphere; once can experience graceful aging thanks to the commitment of the staff to do everything for them. The assisted living home also offers an independent living program and nursing care services.
The cozy home-like setting of Heritage Court offers a range of services focused on the holistic wellness of its residents– weekly excursions, recreational activities, specialized programs, meals served daily, housekeeping, and transportation services provided.
56-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 31 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Occupied beds
20 / 56
Average residents per home in Iowa
51 per day
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 1, 2026
ExpirationAugust 1, 2028
CountyPolk
License NumberS0056
Year Opened08/10/1999
Heritage Court Assisted Living is administrated by Taylor Abbott.
Email
[email protected]
Fax5154256415
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Heritage Court Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Independent Living
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.
Since 2005 · 21 years of data
26 deficiencies
18 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Since 2005 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total inspections (20% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (4% below)
• Deficiencies per year (8% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% below)
• Total inspections (20% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (4% below)
• Deficiencies per year (8% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% below)
Latest Inspection
May 21, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 27 | This facility has 4% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (26 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 4% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2005.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.2 vs. IA avg 1.3).↓ 8% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.8 | This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.4 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 22% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 18 | 15 | This facility has 20% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (18 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 20% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 21, 2025, cited deficiencies related to building maintenance, including roof leaks and damaged ceiling tiles in the dining area. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving medication administration, service plan updates, tenant evaluations, and policy compliance, with issues such as failure to administer medications as prescribed, incomplete background checks, and untimely incident notifications. Complaint investigations were mostly substantiated when deficiencies were found, particularly concerning medication errors and service plan inadequacies, while some complaints were unsubstantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with building upkeep and regulatory compliance, with some corrective actions noted but persistent maintenance issues remaining unresolved.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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3.5 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.
— 1.45 miles to nearest hospital (DeAnn L. Nerem, PsyD)
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Heritage Court Assisted Living is located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Court Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Heritage Court Assisted Living in?
Heritage Court Assisted Living is in the Office Park Road neighborhood of West Des Moines.
Is Heritage Court Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Heritage Court Assisted Living has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. 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 August 1, 2028.
What is the occupancy rate at Heritage Court Assisted Living?
Heritage Court Assisted Living's occupancy is 36%.
What is the best email address for Heritage Court Assisted Living?
The team at Heritage Court Assisted Living can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Heritage Court Assisted Living?
Taylor Abbott is the administrator of Heritage Court Assisted Living.
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