Nursing homes in West Des Moines, IA

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in West Des Moines, part of the Dallas area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

West Des Moines, located primarily in Dallas County, features four licensed nursing home facilities serving local residents across the 50265 and 50266 ZIP codes. Based on data from the CMS Care Compare tool, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Currently, Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the city, holding a 4-star quality designation from federal regulators.

What to look for in West Des Moines

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community at 4★.
• 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in West Des Moines

1. 1
   Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community

   WESLEYLIFE · Small
   4.0
2. 2
   Cedar Ridge Village

   PIVOTAL HEALTH CARE · Small
   4.0
3. 3
   Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C

   ARBOR SPRINGS OPERATIONS, LLC · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   Harmony West Des Moines

   LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
   1.0

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