Nursing homes in Des Moines, IA
12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Des Moines, of which 1 currently carries the federal abuse flag. Polk County overall has 30 certified facilities (county average rating 3/5). Across the 12 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.7/5, against 3.08/5 across the 373 rated facilities elsewhere in Iowa.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Des Moines
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines | Des Moines | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 4/5 | $52,632 | 89 | |
| Azria Health Park Place | Des Moines | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | SFF | $36,875 | 70 |
| Calvin Community | Des Moines | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 5/5 | — | 59 | |
| Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation | Des Moines | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 1/5 | abuseSFF | $252,963 | 80 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | Des Moines | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | 1/5 | — | 46 | |
| Ramsey Village | Des Moines | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 4/5 | — | 78 | |
| Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines | Des Moines | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 2/5 | — | 74 | |
| Scottish Rite Park INC | Des Moines | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | 5/5 | $56,493 | 51 | |
| Trinity Center at Luther Park | Des Moines | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 4/5 | $162,205 | 120 | |
| University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Des Moines | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 2/5 | — | 91 | |
| Valley View Village | Des Moines | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 5/5 | $9,110 | 79 | |
| Wesley on Grand | Des Moines | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | 4/5 | — | 80 |
What to check in Des Moines
These figures cover the 12 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 11 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 1 facility is excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 11 of these 11. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 12 of 12 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines | 4.82 | 4.20 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Azria Health Park Place | 3.58 | 3.15 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Calvin Community | 4.65 | 4.13 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation | 3.57 | 2.79 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | — | — | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Ramsey Village | 4.31 | 3.82 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines | 3.62 | 3.15 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Scottish Rite Park INC | 5.94 | 5.23 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Trinity Center at Luther Park | 4.66 | 4.20 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 3.37 | 3.03 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Valley View Village | 5.19 | 4.74 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Wesley on Grand | 4.16 | 3.96 | Jun 12, 2025 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center | 2.1 mi | West Des Moines, IA | —/5 | abuseSFF | |
| Karen Acres Care Center | 2.6 mi | Urbandale, IA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Childserve Habilitation Center | 3.5 mi | Johnston, IA | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 3.6 mi | Urbandale, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Parkridge Specialty Care | 3.9 mi | Pleasant Hill, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Bishop Drumm Retirement Center | 3.9 mi | Johnston, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Regency Care Center | 4.3 mi | Norwalk, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Walnut Ridge | 4.8 mi | Clive, IA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| On with Life | 5.4 mi | Ankeny, IA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Prairie Vista Village | 5.5 mi | Altoona, IA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 5.5 mi | Altoona, IA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 5.7 mi | Norwalk, IA | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Des Moines area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.