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Best nursing homes in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines has 12 nursing homes in this dataset. Average overall rating is 2.8 stars versus 3.1 statewide in Iowa, and 42% earn 4+ stars.

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Facilities

5

Avg. rating

4.4 stars

4+ stars

100%

Total fines

$94,388

Special Focus

0

Abuse icon

0

Key Insights

Rating context

Average overall rating here is 2.8 stars. Iowa statewide averages 3.1, and the national catalog average is 3.0.

Deficiency distribution

2 facilities show 0-3 recent health deficiencies, 4 show 4-7, and 6 show 8 or more.

Flags and fines

1 facilities carry an abuse icon, 2 are in Special Focus, and average total fines per facility are $46,217.

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4+ stars

Higher-rated facilities in this market.

5 facilities

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Non-profit

Facilities reported as non-profit operators.

7 facilities

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No abuse icon

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11 facilities

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No Special Focus

Exclude current Special Focus Facilities.

10 facilities

Top Chains

Chain

The Ensign Group

Largest reported chain footprint in this market.

2 facilities here

All Facilities

#1

4+ stars

Wesley on Grand

Des Moines, IA

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 5 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Wesleylife
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 1 recent deficiencies

#2

4+ stars

Scottish Rite Park Inc

Des Moines, IA

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $33,348 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $33,348
Deficiencies: 2 recent deficiencies

#3

4+ stars

Trinity Center at Luther Park

Des Moines, IA

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 4 recent deficiencies

#4

4+ stars

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Des Moines, IA

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $56,807 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $56,807
Deficiencies: 5 recent deficiencies

#5

4+ stars

Calvin Community

Des Moines, IA

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $4,233 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 3 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $4,233
Deficiencies: 8 recent deficiencies