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Wesley Acres
Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Wesley Acres

Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Wesley Acres

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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.

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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.
▲ 63.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 63.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 75.3% Above IA avg. ▲ 75.3% Above IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 12.8% Above IA avg. ▲ 12.8% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 8.4% Below IA avg. ▼ 8.4% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Iowa averages

Rank #120 / 231Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 231 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 120th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 10m

3% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
43m
−16% State avg: 51m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
45m
+16% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 42m
−6% State avg: 2h 52m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 58m
Avg State avg: 3h 52m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
6m
+146% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
31m
Avg State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Physical Therapist is +146% above Iowa average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
73
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
95 days
Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #105 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #89 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
91%
Rank #43 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
73 / 80
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 1, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number770287
Year Opened07/07/1947
CMS Certification Number165487

Ownership & Operating Entity

Wesley Acres is administered by Jack Brokaw.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email jbrokaw@wesleylife.org
Fax5152716522

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Salon
Arts & Crafts
Library
Walking Paths
Dining
Auditorium
Recreation Area
Aquatic Center
Tech Space

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 21 deficiencies 21 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (22% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2127 This facility has 22% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (21 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 22% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2115 This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Iowa average (21 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more
Inspection breakdown
9renewal/recertification inspections
8complaint investigations
3incident investigations
1follow-up inspection
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 3

Iowa average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
5 Rank #17 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
1.67 Rank #15 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6
0 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9
5 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7
0 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Apr 20, 2023
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Apr 20, 2023
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Apr 20, 2023
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 168
Employees 127
Contractors 41
Staff to resident ratio 2.27 : 1
11% more staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 48
Average shift 7.8 hours
5% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 34,425

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 28 total: 14 full-time employees and 14 contractors. 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 22 total: 11 full-time employees and 11 contractors. 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 77 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 77
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

11.6%

3,995 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 14 Licensed Practical Nurse: 11 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant7707715,29492100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse1111224,23692100%9.9
Registered Nurse1414283,66692100%9.7
Medication Aide/Technician130133,56392100%7.9
RN Director of Nursing2029266470%8
Dietitian3038596672%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0227637278%6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0337446874%5.9
Speech Language Pathologist0446306672%5
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014966267%8
Dental Services Staff1014906368%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014896267%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014806065%8
Administrator1014135257%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide0113996267%6.4
Nurse Aide in Training2023653740%8.5
Qualified Social Worker0112874347%6.7
Medical Director0111401415%10
Occupational Therapy Aide0331372123%6.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011501314%3.8
77 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
28 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
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Penalties and fines

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.

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
Above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 74
Medicare
21
28.4% of residents
Medicaid
30
40.5% of residents
Private pay or other
23
31.1% of residents
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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$29.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$14.3M
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$29.3M Rank #1 / 224Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$14.3M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$12.6M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #1 / 224Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$20.8M 71% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #31 / 224Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$22.8M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$43.6M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Jack Brokaw.

This home is owned by Damon Buskohl

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 165487

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Minimum Age: 55

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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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (58% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 11 - 12 months.

Admissions
282 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 41%
Private pay 58%
Medicaid 1%
Discharges
286 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 35%
Private pay 63%
Medicaid 2%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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.

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Des Moines's city center to Wesley Acres's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Wesley Acres ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 72
Rank #105 / 403
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
IA AVG 67
Rank #43 / 362
+36%
4.16
Facility 4.16
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #120 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +43%-3%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #17 / 232
1.7
Facility 1.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #15 / 232
-73-
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 47
Rank #89 / 504
Damon Buskohl
$29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #1 / 224
$20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #1 / 224
71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #31 / 224
165487
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
108
Facility 108
IA AVG 72
Rank #57 / 403
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
IA AVG 67
Rank #204 / 362
0%
3.37
Facility 3.37
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #218 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -3%-22%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #161 / 232
5.2
Facility 5.2
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #169 / 232
-72-
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 47
Rank #2 / 504
Scott Berger
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #40 / 224
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #40 / 224
58.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #107 / 224
165272
Valley View Village ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 72
Rank #117 / 403
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 67
Rank #1 / 362
+49%
5.19
Facility 5.19
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #30 / 231
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +29%+21%
$9.1k
Facility $9.1k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #153 / 239
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #127 / 232
3.2
Facility 3.2
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #85 / 232
279-
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 47
Rank #304 / 504
Elim Care Inc
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #51 / 224
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #34 / 224
70.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #33 / 224
165507
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 72
Rank #136 / 403
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
IA AVG 67
Rank #10 / 362
+45%
3.62
Facility 3.62
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #197 / 231
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -45%-16%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #187 / 232
6.0
Facility 6.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #189 / 232
172-
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 47
Rank #2 / 504
-
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #58 / 224
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #56 / 224
58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #105 / 224
165268
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 72
Rank #272 / 403
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
IA AVG 67
Rank #79 / 362
+30%- ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +92%-
$44.8k
Facility $44.8k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #201 / 239
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #61 / 232
3.3
Facility 3.3
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #88 / 232
-40-
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 47
Rank #2 / 504
Beata Mock
$6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #94 / 224
$4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #68 / 224
69.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 69.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #36 / 224
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa

Wesley Acres is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

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

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Wesley Acres

What neighborhood is Wesley Acres in?

Wesley Acres is in the Greenwood neighborhood of Des Moines.

Is Wesley Acres in a walkable area?

Wesley Acres has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Wesley Acres?

According to IA state health department records, Wesley Acres's license number is 770287.

When does Wesley Acres's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Wesley Acres's license expires on January 1, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Wesley Acres?

Wesley Acres's occupancy is 91%.

Are pets allowed at Wesley Acres?

Yes, Wesley Acres allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Wesley Acres?

The team at Wesley Acres can be reached at jbrokaw@wesleylife.org.

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