Nursing homes in Des Moines, IA

Compare 12 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Des Moines, part of the Polk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Des Moines currently hosts 12 nursing homes serving residents across Polk County’s 50312, 50315, 50316, and 50314 ZIP codes. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold a collective average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Wesley on Grand, operated by WESLEYLIFE, stands out as one of the two area facilities to achieve a top-tier 5-star performance rating.

What to look for in Des Moines

• 8 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 8 of 12 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 8 of 12 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Des Moines

1. 1
   Wesley on Grand

   WESLEYLIFE · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   Scottish Rite Park Inc

   SCOTTISH RITE PARK INC · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

   IOWA JEWISH SENIOR LIFE CENTER · Small
   4.0
4. 4
   Calvin Community

   CALVIN COMMUNITY · Medium
   4.0
5. 5
   Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   3.0
6. 6
   Valley View Village

   CASSIA · Medium
   3.0
7. 7
   University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

   CAMPBELL STREET SERVICES · Medium
   2.0
8. 8
   Ramsey Village

   CLAREMONT'S RAMSEY VILLAGE LLC · Medium
   2.0
9. 9
   Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   1.0
10. 10
    Azria Health Park Place

    AZRIA HEALTH · Medium
    1.0

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