Best nursing homes in Des Moines, IA
There are 12 nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa certified by Medicare. Of the 12 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.7 stars, compared with 3.1 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Des Moines, IA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
3.University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
233 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
For-profit · 91 beds · Part of Campbell Street Services
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
6.Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
701 Riverview, Des Moines, IA 50316
For-profit · 74 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★2Below average
9.Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines
4911 SW 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
For-profit · 89 beds
★★★★★1Much below average10.Azria Health Park Place
2401 East Eighth Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
For-profit · 70 beds · Part of Azria Health
- Special Focus candidate
★★★★★1Much below average11.Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation
5608 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
For-profit · 80 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
- Special Focus candidate
- Abuse citation
★★★★★1Much below average- ★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Rite Park INC | 5 | 51 | Non-profit |
| Calvin Community | 4 | 59 | Non-profit |
| University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 4 | 91 | For-profit |
| Wesley on Grand | 4 | 80 | Non-profit |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | 3 | 46 | Non-profit |
| Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines | 3 | 74 | For-profit |
| Valley View Village | 3 | 79 | Non-profit |
| Ramsey Village | 2 | 78 | Non-profit |
| Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines | 1 | 89 | For-profit |
| Azria Health Park Place | 1 | 70 | For-profit |
| Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation | 1 | 80 | For-profit |
| Trinity Center at Luther Park | 1 | 120 | Non-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Urbandale, IA (3 · 6.7 mi)
- Johnston, IA (3 · 6.9 mi)
- Pleasant Hill, IA (1 · 7.2 mi)
- Clive, IA (1 · 7.3 mi)
- Ankeny, IA (4 · 8.5 mi)
- West Des Moines, IA (5 · 8.5 mi)
- Norwalk, IA (2 · 8.7 mi)
- Altoona, IA (2 · 9.2 mi)
- Carlisle, IA (1 · 9.9 mi)
- Grimes, IA (1 · 11.1 mi)
- Polk City, IA (1 · 13.1 mi)
- Granger, IA (1 · 15.4 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Des Moines, IA?
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Des Moines, Iowa.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Des Moines, IA?
Scottish Rite Park INC has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Des Moines, IA have CMS warnings?
1 nursing home here has a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)