Best Nursing Homes in Des Moines, Iowa — 2026 Rankings

Des Moines, Iowa has 12 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. 0 facilities currently report zero CMS deficiency citations, while 3 have Immediate Jeopardy-level events on record. Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Facility Rankings

1. Wesley On Grand — 4 deficiencies
2. Scottish Rite Park Inc — 8 deficiencies
3. Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center — 10 deficiencies
4. Calvin Community — 12 deficiencies
5. Valley View Village — 20 deficiencies
6. Trinity Center At Luther Park — 21 deficiencies
7. University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — 26 deficiencies
8. Ramsey Village — 31 deficiencies
9. Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines — 36 deficiencies
10. Azria Health Park Place — 69 deficiencies (IJ history)
11. Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines — 77 deficiencies (IJ history)
12. Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation — 81 deficiencies (IJ history)

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Official Sources

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• Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
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