Nursing homes in Des Moines, WAS
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Des Moines, part of the King area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Located in King County, Des Moines, Washington, hosts three nursing homes that serve the local community. Based on recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.3 out of five stars. Among these options, Judson Park Health Center, operated by HumanGood, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the 98198 ZIP code area, having achieved a perfect five-star rating through the federal quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Des Moines
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- HUMANGOOD1 home
- WESLEY HOMES DES MOINES LLC1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
What to look for in Des Moines
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Des Moines
| JUDSON PARK HEALTH CENTER HUMANGOOD · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| WESLEY HOMES DES MOINES HEALTH CENTER WESLEY HOMES DES MOINES LLC · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.