Skilled nursing

Skilled nursing facilities in West Des Moines, IA

24 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities are within 10 miles of West Des Moines, IA.

Average overall rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars (23 of 24 rated).

Highest rated near West Des Moines

By overall rating, as of September 30, 2026. Ties are listed nearest first.

  1. Walnut Ridge5 out of 5 stars3.9 miles away
  2. Deerfield Health Care Center5 out of 5 stars4.7 miles away
  3. Karen Acres Care Center5 out of 5 stars6.1 miles away

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From West Des Moines, IA.

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Every listed provider is Medicare-certified.

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Not in CMS’s Special Focus Facility program, and not a candidate for it.

None in the 3 years of penalties Medicare publishes.

The home’s last standard health inspection was within the last 2 years. Homes with no inspection date in Medicare’s data are left out.

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Showing 21–24 of 24 skilled nursing facilities

Within 10 miles of West Des Moines, IA.

Data updated September 30, 2026 (CMS).

How “Recommended” works: Highest CMS star rating first (facilities CMS has not rated come last), then nearest. Payment never affects this order.

    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines

    4911 SW 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

    7.2 miles from West Des Moines, IA

    Overall rating1 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections1 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures3 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 89 beds. Medicaid-certified.

    See detailsCall (515) 285-2559
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation

    5608 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

    8.1 miles from West Des Moines, IA

    Overall rating1 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections1 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing1 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures3 out of 5 stars
    • Cited for abuse (CMS abuse icon)
    • Special Focus Facility candidate

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 80 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 344 facilities.

    See detailsCall (515) 285-3070
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

    5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131

    9.2 miles from West Des Moines, IA

    Overall rating1 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections1 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures3 out of 5 stars
    • Special Focus Facility candidate

    A nonprofit skilled nursing facility with 150 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 18 facilities.

    See detailsCall (515) 270-1100
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center

    1501 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    4.2 miles from West Des Moines, IA

    Overall ratingNot rated
    • CMS note: Not rated because of a history of serious quality issues. This facility is in the Special Focus Facility program.
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    • Health inspectionsNot rated
      • CMS note: Not rated because of a history of serious quality issues. This facility is in the Special Focus Facility program.
    • StaffingNot rated
      • CMS note: Not rated because of a history of serious quality issues. This facility is in the Special Focus Facility program.
    • Quality measuresNot rated
      • CMS note: Not rated because of a history of serious quality issues. This facility is in the Special Focus Facility program.
    • Cited for abuse (CMS abuse icon)
    • Special Focus Facility

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 140 beds. Medicaid-certified.

    See detailsCall (515) 223-1223

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About skilled nursing facilities

A skilled nursing facility is a nursing home certified by Medicare to provide skilled nursing care and therapy. Many patients come for a short stay to recover after a hospital stay. Some nursing homes also care for long-term residents.

Medicare rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

What CMS data can help you compare

  • The overall star rating and the inspection, staffing, and quality ratings behind it.
  • Whether Medicare shows an abuse icon or lists the home as a Special Focus Facility.
  • Nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
  • Whether the home is Medicaid-certified, if you may need Medicaid later.

Medicare can cover this type of care when its conditions are met. What is covered depends on your situation and plan. A hospital discharge planner, your plan, or Medicare.gov can tell you what applies.

Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, data as of September 30, 2026.