Nursing homes provide 24-hour nursing care and help with daily living, for long stays or short rehab stays after a hospital admission.
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CMS gives every certified nursing home an overall rating from 1 to 5 stars, built from health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 51 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 3 of 5, Quality measures 5 of 5, Staffing 5 of 5.
Based in Urbandale, IA, about 7 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 35 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - corporation.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 4 of 5, Quality measures 5 of 5, Staffing 4 of 5.
Based in Johnston, IA, about 8 miles away
Medicaid certified nursing home with 74 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 4 of 5, Quality measures 5 of 5, Staffing 5 of 5.
Based in Altoona, IA, about 9 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 46 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company. Part of Pivotal Health Care.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 4 of 5, Quality measures 5 of 5, Staffing 5 of 5.
Based in Clive, IA, about 9 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 60 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company. Part of Presbyterian Homes & Services.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 4 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 5 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 91 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - corporation. Part of Campbell Street Services.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 3 of 5, Quality measures 5 of 5, Staffing 2 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 80 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation. Part of Wesleylife.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 4 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 4 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 59 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 3 of 5, Quality measures 4 of 5, Staffing 5 of 5.
Based in Ankeny, IA, about 9 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 28 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 4 of 5, Quality measures 4 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 74 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company. Part of The Ensign Group.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 2 of 5, Quality measures 5 of 5, Staffing 2 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 79 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation. Part of Cassia.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 2 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 5 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 46 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 3 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 4 of 5.
Based in Norwalk, IA, about 9 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 45 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - corporation. Part of Campbell Street Services.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 4 of 5, Quality measures 2 of 5, Staffing 1 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 78 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - other.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 2 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 4 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 80 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company. Part of The Ensign Group.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 1 of 5.
CMS flags this home for abuse citations. CMS lists this home as a Special Focus Facility for a history of serious quality issues.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 89 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 4 of 5.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 70 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company. Part of Azria Health.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 1 of 5, Staffing 3 of 5.
CMS lists this home as a Special Focus Facility for a history of serious quality issues.
Based in Des Moines, IA
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 120 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 4 of 5, Staffing 4 of 5.
Based in Pleasant Hill, IA, about 6 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 90 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - corporation. Part of Care Initiatives.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 2 of 5, Staffing 3 of 5.
Based in Norwalk, IA, about 7 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 101 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - corporation. Part of Campbell Street Services.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 1 of 5.
CMS flags this home for abuse citations.
Based in Carlisle, IA, about 8 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 80 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 2 of 5, Staffing 3 of 5.
Based in Urbandale, IA, about 8 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 115 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - corporation. Part of Cedar View Holdings.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 2 of 5.
CMS lists this home as a Special Focus Facility for a history of serious quality issues.
Based in Johnston, IA, about 8 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 150 certified beds. Ownership: non profit - church related. Part of Commonspirit Health.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 4 of 5.
CMS lists this home as a Special Focus Facility for a history of serious quality issues.
Based in West Des Moines, IA, about 8 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 113 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - corporation. Part of Legacy Healthcare.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 3 of 5, Staffing 2 of 5.
Based in Altoona, IA, about 9 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 106 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company. Part of Campbell Street Services.
Other CMS ratings: Health inspections 1 of 5, Quality measures 2 of 5, Staffing 1 of 5.
Based in West Des Moines, IA, about 6 miles away
Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home with 140 certified beds. Ownership: for profit - limited liability company.
CMS flags this home for abuse citations. CMS lists this home as a Special Focus Facility for a history of serious quality issues.
For free local help with care options and benefits, contact your Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator.
Carevo lists 26 nursing homes for Des Moines: 12 based in the city, and 14 based within 10 miles.
9 of the 25 rated nursing homes on this page have 4 stars or more from CMS in data published September 2026. Scottish Rite Park Inc is listed first with 5 out of 5. Ratings change, so check the Care Compare record linked on each card.
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care in each benefit period after a qualifying inpatient hospital stay, when daily skilled care is needed. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care in a nursing home. Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who qualify. CMS lists whether each home is certified for Medicare, Medicaid or both.
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