12 nursing homes in Des Moines, IA · avg 2.7★ · avg 78 beds
Scottish Rite Park Inc
2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-4614Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 255-5433Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines
701 Riverview, Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 266-1106Valley View Village
2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 265-2571University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
233 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 284-1280Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines
4911 Sw 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-2559Azria Health Park Place
2401 East Eighth Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 262-9303Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation
5608 Sw 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3070Trinity Center At Luther Park
1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 262-5639About Nursing Homes in Des Moines
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa has 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 78 certified beds.
Ownership includes 7 non-profit, 5 for-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Des Moines, IA
How many nursing homes are in Des Moines, IA?
There are 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa. 12 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Des Moines?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Des Moines is 2.7 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·