Nursing Homes in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, Iowa is served by 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 among rated providers. Compare profiles below.

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Nursing Homes profiles in Des Moines

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines Des Moines, IA 50315 CMS rating 1.0 / 589 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Azria Health Park Place Des Moines, IA 50316 CMS rating 1.0 / 570 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Calvin Community Des Moines, IA 50310 CMS rating 4.0 / 559 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation Des Moines, IA 50315 CMS rating 1.0 / 580 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Des Moines, IA 50312 CMS rating 2.0 / 546 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Ramsey Village Des Moines, IA 50310 CMS rating 2.0 / 578 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines Des Moines, IA 50316 CMS rating 3.0 / 574 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Scottish Rite Park Inc Des Moines, IA 50312 CMS rating 5.0 / 551 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Trinity Center at Luther Park Des Moines, IA 50316 CMS rating 1.0 / 5120 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Des Moines, IA 50314 CMS rating 4.0 / 5108 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Valley View Village Des Moines, IA 50317 CMS rating 3.0 / 579 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Wesley on Grand Des Moines, IA 50312 CMS rating 5.0 / 580 beds

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About nursing homes in Des Moines

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

Where you can, visit each option in Des Moines, IA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Des Moines have?
According to current CMS data, Des Moines, IA has 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 among rated providers.
What is the best way to compare nursing homes in Des Moines?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed. Open any profile above to see the full CMS rating breakdown, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership record.
Will Medicare pay for nursing homes in Des Moines?
Listings here are Medicare-certified, but coverage rules and costs vary by service and setting. Confirm current availability, Medicare and Medicaid participation, and costs directly with the provider.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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