Wesley on Grand

Wesley on Grand is a skilled nursing facility located at 3520 Grand Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa (ZIP code 50312), situated in Polk County. The facility operates 80 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Wesley on Grand holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars. This overall rating is composed of three domain-specific ratings. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, reflecting the results of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 4 stars, based on reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, derived from clinical data related to resident health outcomes across a standardized set of indicators. Regarding payment options, Wesley on Grand is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is eligible to bill these federal and state programs for qualifying residents. Individuals seeking placement at this facility should confirm current private pay rates, insurance acceptance policies, and availability of specific payment arrangements directly with facility administration by contacting them at (515) 271-6500. When compared to national benchmarks, Wesley on Grand performs above average in several areas. The national average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars. Wesley on Grand's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the highest tier of the CMS rating scale. Its health inspection rating of 5 stars similarly exceeds the national average, indicating a favorable inspection record relative to facilities across the country. The staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average, suggesting reported staffing levels are higher than those found at a typical facility nationally. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average, indicating that clinical outcome indicators are in line with what is commonly reported across comparable facilities. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile and consult directly with the facility for the most current information on services, availability, and admission criteria.