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Assisted Living in Des Moines

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Wesley Acres

Assisted Living in Des Moines

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Wesley Acres

Overview of Wesley Acres

A community that strives in exceedingly making its residents comfortable, the Wesley Acres offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday living.  A proud member of the Wesley Senior Living Group, Acres places integrity at the heart of its mission; ensuring that residents can feel inspired in creating a better life with the continuum of care being provided. Wesley Acres is an elegant senior living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents. 

Wesley offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. Their engaging activities and programs to name a few are the recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to take part in at the library, media room, or outdoor social areas.

(515) 271-6500

Managed by Damon Buskohl

Executive Director

Damon Buskohl serves as the Executive Director at Wesley on Grand, formerly known as Wesley Acres. He leads the community by fostering a culture that values and appreciates team members, ensuring residents receive the very best in culinary, wellness, and lifestyle options. Damon is committed to maintaining a welcoming environment that reflects the core values of the WesleyLife Way.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.0/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
5/5
Iowa average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 14m per day

This home provides 4% less nursing time per resident than the Iowa average.

Iowa average: 4h 25m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 91.3%
Residents per day (avg) 75
Occupancy rate
91.3%
Residents per day (avg)
75

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 years

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$44.7M
Operating deficit
-$1.7M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$44.7M
Operating deficit
-$1.7M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$19.4M
43.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$27.0M
Total costs $46.4M
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
91%
In line with Iowa average
Occupied beds
73 / 80
Average residents 51 per day

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 1, 2027
CountyPolk

Additional Licensing Details

License Number770287
Year Opened07/07/1947
CMS Certification Number165487

Ownership & Operating Entity

Wesley Acres is administrated by Jack Brokaw.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax5152716522

Amenities & Lifestyle

12 amenities
Aquatic Center
Fitness Center
Salon
Art Studio
Library
Walking Trails
Dining Venues
Performing Arts Auditorium
Massage Room
Tech Space
Recreation Room
Parking
Specific ProgramsIndependent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Adult Day Services

Pricing & Financial Information

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

Types of Care at Wesley Acres

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care

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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.

21 visits/inspections

8 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 9 renewal/recertification inspections
  • 8 complaint investigations
  • 3 incident investigations
  • 1 follow-up inspection

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date June 27, 2025

Inspection history

06/27/2025 Recertification Revisit
Yes
06/12/2025 Recertification
03/17/2025 Incident
01/22/2025 Complaint
09/13/2024 Complaint
07/11/2024 Recertification, Complaint
05/17/2024 Complaint, Incident
09/21/2023 Complaint, FIC
05/23/2023 Recertification Revisit
Yes
04/20/2023 Recertification
02/20/2023 Complaint Revisit
Yes
01/09/2023 Complaint
05/07/2022 Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit
Yes
04/07/2022 Complaint, Incident
02/21/2022 Recertification Revisit
Yes
12/13/2021 Recertification
09/08/2021 Complaint, Incident
11/03/2020 FIC
09/24/2020 Complaint, FIC
06/10/2020 FIC
01/19/2020 Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes

21 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Iowa average: 27 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Wesley Acres

The most recent inspection on June 27, 2025 found the facility in compliance with health requirements and cited no new deficiencies. Prior inspections showed a mixed record, with the June 12, 2025 annual survey noting a deficiency related to food safety practices during meal service. Earlier reports identified issues mainly in resident care, infection control, and incident reporting, including substantiated complaints about nursing supervision and failure to report resident injuries. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated or found the facility in substantial compliance, with no fines or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement, with the latest survey clearing previous deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 5

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
1.67

Iowa average 4.11


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

5 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Apr 20, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Apr 20, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Apr 20, 2023
Corrected

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 158
Employees 111
Contractors 47
Staff to resident ratio 2.14:1
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1

Avg staff/day 47
Average shift 7.9 hours
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 7.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 33,677
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 60
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

15.8%

5,328 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 20 Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Occupational Therapy Aide: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6006014,30191100%7.8
Registered Nurse1420344,98791100%9.5
Medication Aide/Technician130133,71191100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse98172,9318998%10
Physical Therapy Assistant0441,2017279%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0339476774%5.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist3148646470%8
Dietitian2028146470%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker2026076470%8
Speech Language Pathologist0225306470%5
RN Director of Nursing1014966268%8
Administrator1014916369%7.8
Nurse Practitioner2024806066%8
Nurse Aide in Training3034625055%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0223925662%7
Occupational Therapy Aide0551682932%5.3
Dental Services Staff1011291618%8.1
Medical Director0111241314%9.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011451314%3.4
60 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
34 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 98%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 79%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
3 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 55%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 62%
5 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 32%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 18%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 14%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
74 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
21 residents (28.4%)
Medicaid
30 residents (40.5%)
Private pay or other
23 residents (31.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.2
9% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 25.7
19% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.5%
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.9%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 39.7%
51% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
45% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.4%
92% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
19% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.2%
63% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.6%
60% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.8%
9% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.7%
14% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.2%
75% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.4%
21% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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