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Harmony West Des Moines

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

5010 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265

113 Beds
Medicare Since 2010

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5010 Grand Ridge Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds113
Avg. Residents/Day98.6
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyPolk
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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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.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.63
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.72
Total Nurse Turnover Rate66.3%
RN Turnover Rate76.5%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.41

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.

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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 ·