5 nursing homes in West Des Moines, Iowa
Polk County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 5
- average CMS stars
- 2
- Medicaid certified
- 4
- beds
- 389
Which West Des Moines nursing homes take Medicaid
4 of the 5 nursing homes in West Des Moines are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C.
Star ratings across West Des Moines
The average overall CMS rating in West Des Moines is 2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 2 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
| Not rated | 1 |
All 5 nursing homes in West Des Moines
- Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center1501 Office Park Road, West Des Moines 50265
- Harmony West Des Moines5010 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines 50265
- Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C7951 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines 50266
- Cedar Ridge Village8950 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines 50266
- Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines 50266
West Des Moines nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Village | 3 of 5 | 7 |
| Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community | 2 of 5 | 8 |
| Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C | 1 of 5 | 13 |
| Harmony West Des Moines | 1 of 5 | 16 |
Fines and abuse flags in West Des Moines
2 homes were fined $583,401 in total over 3 years, 1 carries the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Iowa
Iowa's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about West Des Moines
How much does a nursing home cost in Iowa?
A shared room has a Iowa median of $9,277 a month, a private room $10,038 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Iowa?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in West Des Moines, IA?
5 certified homes with 389 beds.
Which nursing homes in West Des Moines have the best ratings?
None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.