9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Call Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community directly(515) 978-2400Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community is a Medicare-certified nursing home in West Des Moines, Iowa. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.39 hours per resident per day, above the Iowa average of 3.83. Its most recent inspection on Jun 19, 2025 cited 2 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
This facility vs. the Iowa and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.39 | 3.83 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.90 | 0.73 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.8% | 43.9% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 2.0 | 6.2 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
9225 Cascade Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
165597
Non profit - Corporation
40
37.8
Medicare and Medicaid
2009-10-30
Wesleylife (11 facilities)
Urban
Wesleylife operates 11 nursing facilities across the United States.
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CMS gives Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community reports 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Iowa average of 3.83.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 2 deficiencies.
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community is certified for 40 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (515) 978-2400. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
