1No Penalties- Health Inspection5.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
3520 Grand AvenueDes Moines, IA 50312
2No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
4210 Hickman RoadDes Moines, IA 50310
3No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing2.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Iowa avg of 3.1
233 University AvenueDes Moines, IA 50314
4No Penalties- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing2.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Below Iowa avg of 3.1
701 RiverviewDes Moines, IA 50316
5No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing1.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Below Iowa avg of 3.1
900 Polk BoulevardDes Moines, IA 50312
6No Penalties- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Below Iowa avg of 3.1
1611 27th StreetDes Moines, IA 50310
City report
Care landscape in Des Moines
How Des Moines compares with the rest of Iowa on three signals families ask about most.
- Population 65+14.0%
About 31% lower than the state average of 20.3%.
Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted) - Nurse staff turnover48.3%
About 9% higher than the state average of 44.2%.
CMS PBJ 2024 - Cognitive disability16.2%
About 17% higher than the state average of 13.8%.
CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)
Top Neighborhoods in Des Moines
FAQ
Questions families ask about this page
How many facilities were evaluated in Des Moines, IA?
This page evaluates 12 eligible nursing homes in Des Moines, IA and shows the top 12.
How are these rankings calculated?
Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.
Should I rely on these rankings alone?
No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.
What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?
CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.