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Edgewater, West Des Moines

9225 Cascade Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,037
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,825
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,704

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,769
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Edgewater, West Des Moines Description

    Edgewater, West Des Moines is a large 96 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 4.7 miles outside the town of Waukee, Iowa and is part of the Wesley Life network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 1 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Edgewater, West Des Moines
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 47 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 10 communities in West Des Moines
  • Ranking in State: 326 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.2
    Wesley Life
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 255 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Impressive facilities and staff, with many residents considering their decision to move here as one of the best they've ever made.
    • Residents feel at home, with a sense of family among both residents and staff.
    • Wellness Center, variety of activities, and restaurant dining are highly praised.
    • Management and staff are responsive and accommodating, ensuring a good quality of life and care.
    • Special commendation for the handling of the pandemic, ensuring safety and continued quality of service.
    • Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care options are available, catering to changing needs.

    Negative Feedback:

    • Some reports of rude staff, particularly at the Bistro during weekends.
    • Concerns about meal service changes, with some feeling the quality and options have diminished over time.
    • Understaffing issues mentioned, affecting the level of care and assistance available.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the community, facilities, and staff, there are concerns about specific aspects like meal service and staffing levels that could impact the overall experience.

    General Observations:

    • Edgewater is generally seen as a great place to live, with a strong sense of community and a wide range of amenities and services that cater to the residents' needs.
    • Residents appreciate the opportunities for engagement, wellness, and the sense of security provided by the staff and management.
    • While there are areas for improvement, the overall sentiment is that Edgewater offers a positive and enriching living experience.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Activities of Daily Living

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Memory Care


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Laundry

    Grocery Delivery

    Medication Assistance

    Concierge Services

    Professional Salon and Spa


    Activities

    Classes

    Events

    Experiences

    Well-being

    Personal Growth

    Wellness Classes


    Community Amenities

    State-of-the-Art Fitness Center

    Newly Built Event Center

    Community Gathering Spaces

    Art Studio

    Indoor Heated Saltwater Pool

    Onsite General Store


    Room Amenities

    Private Rooms

    Zero-entry Walk-in Showers


    Dining

    Fine Dining

    Casual Cuisine

    Pub Fare

    Premium Culinary Experiences

    Restaurant Options

    Fresh Ingredients


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Therapy Dogs



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 30, 2009
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 40
    Total current residents: 37
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 5
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $655


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-07-27 2022-08-05 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2022-07-27 2022-07-28 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-07-27 2022-07-29 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2022-07-27 2022-09-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-31 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-07-27 2022-07-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-07-27 2022-07-27 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-07-27 2022-07-28 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-01 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-07-27 2022-07-28 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-06-21 2021-06-28 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-01 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2021-06-21 2021-06-23 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-06-21 2021-06-28 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-06-21 2021-06-28 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-06-21 2021-06-27 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-06-21 2021-06-28 D Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-06-21 2021-06-24 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-06 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-08-22 2019-08-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2019-08-22 2019-08-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-08-22 2019-09-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-07-27 2022-08-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-14 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-14 C Administration Deficiencies Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    2022-07-27 2022-08-14 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-14 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-07-27 2022-08-14 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-06-23 2021-07-23 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-06-23 2021-07-23 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    2021-06-23 2021-07-23 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-06-23 2021-07-23 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2021-06-23 2021-07-23 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-06-23 2021-07-23 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2021-06-23 2021-07-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-06-23 2021-07-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2019-08-15 2019-08-16 C Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-11-15 $655
    2021-11-15 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Waukee which is 4.7 miles away and has a population of 18,990 (small town).
    • The average income is $114,274, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 200 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.24 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.81 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.0 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.91 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.43 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 267.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Costco
    1.5 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.8 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    2.1 miles away
    Aldi
    2.1 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    3.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    42nd St & Harwood Dr
    8.5 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave / 41st St
    8.6 miles away
    42nd St & Rollins Ave
    8.6 miles away
    42nd St & Kingman Blvd
    8.7 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 39th St
    8.7 miles away

    Banks

    Fidelity Bank
    1.4 miles away
    University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    1.7 miles away
    Great Western Bank
    2.0 miles away
    Collins Community Credit Union
    2.0 miles away
    Union State Bank
    2.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Methodist West Hospital
    3.3 miles away
    Mercy Medical Center-West Lakes
    3.5 miles away
    MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
    4.6 miles away
    VA Medical Center
    10.0 miles away
    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    10.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walmart Pharmacy
    1.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee Drugstore
    3.0 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    3.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    1.8 miles away
    Des Moines Children's Dentistry
    2.3 miles away
    Ashworth Family Dentistry
    3.0 miles away
    Country Club Dental
    3.0 miles away
    Graham Dentistry
    3.0 miles away

    Parks

    West Des Moines
    0.6 miles away
    Huston Ridge Park
    0.7 miles away
    Valley View Park
    0.8 miles away
    360 at Jordan West
    1.3 miles away
    Brookview School Park
    1.4 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Jordan Creek Town Center
    1.7 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    5.1 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    8.5 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    8.7 miles away
    Southridge Mall
    12.1 miles away

    Culture

    Jordan Creek Amphitheater
    1.7 miles away
    Funny Bone Comedy Club
    2.6 miles away
    Jamie Hurd Amphitheatre
    4.0 miles away
    Last Laugh Comedy Club
    5.7 miles away
    Rex Mathes Auditorium
    5.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Hana Ramen Sushi
    1.4 miles away
    Samurai Sushi and Hibachi
    1.6 miles away
    Wahlburgers
    1.6 miles away
    Joe's Crab Shack
    1.7 miles away
    On The Border
    1.7 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 96 total beds.

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