Nursing Homes in Des Moines, IA
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 57/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Polk County.
3 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 4 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Des Moines scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in August 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Des Moines
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Des Moines list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Des Moines
- Wesley On Grand — 85/100
- University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — 72/100
- Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines — 71/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation — 21/100
- Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines — 40/100
- Azria Health Park Place — 42/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley On Grand | 85 | Strong Safety Record | 80 |
| University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 72 | Generally Positive | 108 |
| Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines | 71 | Generally Positive | 74 |
| Calvin Community | 67 | Use Caution | 59 |
| Ramsey Village | 67 | Use Caution | 78 |
| Valley View Village | 62 | Use Caution | 79 |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | 61 | Use Caution | 51 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | 55 | Use Caution | 46 |
| Azria Health Park Place | 42 | Serious Concerns | 70 |
| Trinity Center At Luther Park | 42 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines | 40 | Serious Concerns | 89 |
| Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation | 21 | Critical Issues | 80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Des Moines Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Des Moines?
Senior Care Report Card lists 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Des Moines?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Des Moines facilities is 57/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Des Moines nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 12 nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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