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Wesley Acres, Des Moines

3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

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

Studio
Estimated $3,034
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,822
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,700

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,773
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Wesley Acres, Des Moines Description

    Wesley Acres, Des Moines is a very large 118 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.4 miles outside West Des Moines, 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 8.1 out of 10 making it the 13th highest rated community in the city out of 28 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 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

    8.1
    Wesley Acres, Des Moines
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 46 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 15 out of 28 communities in Des Moines
  • Ranking in State: 355 out of 578 communities in IA
  • 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 Reviews:

    • Many reviewers appreciate the renovations and additions to the facility, noting it as a great place that feels like home.
    • Several comments highlight the excellent care provided by empowered and well-supported staff, leading to a high level of service and a beautifully maintained campus.
    • Visitors and families have had positive experiences with tours, praising the tasteful renovations, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional amenities including a 24 hr. snack area and underwater treadmill.
    • Some reviewers specifically thank the staff for their wonderful care and helpfulness during challenging transitions into assisted living.
    • A traveling CNA praised Wesley Acres as one of the best facilities they've worked in, highlighting its cleanliness and well-stocked supplies.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviewers express concerns about accessibility after business hours and describe the building as confusing and lacking in staff presence for assistance.
    • There are alarming reports of neglect and mistreatment, including complaints from residents about being threatened by staff and experiencing neglect in basic care needs such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
    • One reviewer had a negative interaction with a staff member who was described as rude and unhelpful.
    • Another reviewer faced difficulties in the job application process, citing poor communication from the company.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews praise the facility for its care, amenities, and staff, there are significant concerns about specific instances of poor treatment and neglect.
    • The facility is undergoing renovations, which is seen positively by some, but the overall experience for visitors and potential residents varies greatly.


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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

    In-Home Services

    Home-Based Services


    Activities

    Holistic Wellness

    Classes

    Events

    Experiences

    Wellness Classes

    Personal Training


    Community Amenities

    Fully Equipped Fitness Center

    Professional Hair Salon

    Recreation Room

    Theater

    Well-Stocked Library

    Computer Lab


    Room Amenities

    Private Rooms

    Zero-entry Walk-in Showers


    Dining

    Fine Dining

    Casual Cuisine

    Pub Fare

    Premium Culinary Experiences

    Multiple Dining Venues

    Catering Options


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Therapy Dogs



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 1, 2003
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 80
    Total current residents: 72
    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: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 7
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $26033


    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
    2023-04-24 2023-05-03 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2023-04-24 2023-05-17 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2023-04-24 2023-05-04 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-04-24 2023-05-23 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2023-04-24 2023-05-04 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-12-08 2021-12-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2021-12-08 2021-12-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-12-08 2021-12-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2021-12-08 2021-12-20 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2021-12-08 2021-12-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-12-08 2021-12-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-12-08 2021-12-21 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-12-23 2019-12-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2019-12-23 2019-12-30 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2019-12-23 2019-12-30 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
    2023-01-09 2023-02-06 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.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-19 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-19 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-04-07 2022-05-07 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.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-04 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 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.
    2021-12-13 2022-01-13 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-19 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.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-19 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-12-13 $26,033

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is West Des Moines which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 64,113 (large town).
    • The average income is $122,181, 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

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.5 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.6% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 11.34% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 11% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 70% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.11 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.39 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 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

    Price Chopper
    0.3 miles away
    Gateway Market
    1.1 miles away
    Hilal Groceries
    1.3 miles away
    Plaza Food Market
    1.4 miles away
    Fareway
    2.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Ingersoll Ave & 35th St
    0.2 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 37th St
    0.2 miles away
    3220 Ingersoll
    0.3 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 39th St
    0.3 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 31st St
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    0.2 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.2 miles away
    MetaBank
    0.2 miles away
    EdCo Community Credit Union
    0.3 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    1.5 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    2.2 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    2.4 miles away
    VA Medical Center
    2.9 miles away
    Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    3.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.2 miles away
    Bauder Pharmacy
    0.3 miles away
    Price Chopper Pharmacy
    0.3 miles away
    Hy-Vee Drugstore
    1.2 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Ingersoll Dental Group
    0.3 miles away
    Smile Orthodontics
    0.3 miles away
    Ingersoll Family Dentistry
    0.5 miles away
    Linquist Family Dentistry
    1.3 miles away
    Waveland Family Dental
    1.3 miles away

    Parks

    Waterworks Park
    0.6 miles away
    Greenwood Park
    0.7 miles away
    Terrace Hill Kitchen Garden
    0.8 miles away
    Clare & Miles Mills Rose Garden
    0.8 miles away
    Ashworth Park
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Merle Hay Mall
    3.7 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    4.0 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    4.5 miles away
    Southridge Mall
    5.2 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    7.2 miles away

    Culture

    Des Moines Community Playhouse
    0.8 miles away
    Sylvan Theater
    0.8 miles away
    Art Studios
    0.8 miles away
    Eliel Saarinen Building
    0.8 miles away
    I.M. Pei Building
    0.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Hagar's Manhattan Deli
    0.2 miles away
    El Patio Mexican Restaurant
    0.2 miles away
    Jesse's Embers
    0.3 miles away
    Ted's Coney Island
    0.4 miles away
    Eatery A
    0.4 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 118 total beds.

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