Nursing Homes in Des Moines, WA
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Des Moines, Washington are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 76/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in King County.
2 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive.
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 June 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
- Judson Park Health Center — 86/100
- Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center — 75/100
- Puget Sound Transitional Care — 68/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Puget Sound Transitional Care — 68/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson Park Health Center | 86 | Strong Safety Record | 96 |
| Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center | 75 | Generally Positive | 148 |
| Puget Sound Transitional Care | 68 | Use Caution | 165 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Des Moines Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Des Moines?
Senior Care Report Card lists 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Des Moines, Washington, 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 76/100. 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 3 nursing homes in Des Moines, Washington
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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