About Harmony West Des Moines
Nursing home overview and details
Harmony West Des Moines is a for-profit nursing home in West Des Moines, IA, serving Polk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 113 certified beds with an average daily census of 98.6 residents.
Harmony West Des Moines has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2010, bringing 16 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LEGACY HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in West Des Moines, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Harmony West Des Moines has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Harmony West Des Moines provides 3.72 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.63 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 66.3%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 76.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.41 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Harmony West Des Moines is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Special Focus Facility
This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.
Doctors at Harmony West Des Moines
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Harmony West Des Moines
What is the CMS rating for Harmony West Des Moines?
Harmony West Des Moines has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Harmony West Des Moines have?
Harmony West Des Moines has 113 certified beds with an average daily census of 98.6 residents.
What type of facility is Harmony West Des Moines?
Harmony West Des Moines is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Polk County in West Des Moines, IA.
How many doctors practice at Harmony West Des Moines?
3 physicians are affiliated with Harmony West Des Moines. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Harmony West Des Moines have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Harmony West Des Moines has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·