Wesley Acres
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
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Reviews of Wesley Acres in Des Moines, Iowa
4.12
(8 reviews)
Facility
3.5
Staff
3.5
Food
3.0
Activities
4.0
Value
3.5
Lisa
5
|
October 9, 2022
My father is living in Wesley Acres. What we liked about it was they have three levels of care in the assisted living area. They kind of base it on what your needs are. You have to pay for a commitment of two years. Once my dad runs out of money, they don't make them move someplace else. They have ways to keep him where he's at. I like the idea that he doesn't have to move again, unless he's moving into a nursing home setting or memory care; that is all offered right there. The unit that he is in doesn't have a dishwasher, but it has a full stove, a full refrigerator, and a microwave. They have different things all the time. They have a pool and a gym area. They have activities every week. This week for the ladies, they're doing a sip and paint. They have different things throughout the week. They give them a sheet in their rooms, and they also have it posted in elevators and different places. They have activities all throughout the day. They also offer in-home therapy. He had an order for therapy, so they're able to do that therapy right there onsite. On Friday, they had a tailgate party for the Iowa State game (which is a big thing here in Iowa). They were able to go down to this general area, have tailgate food, and just kind of hang out. I thought that was kind of cool. The maintenance guy actually took him down because he was working in his room. The value for the money is good.
Gary
3
|
March 23, 2020
My first impression of Wesley Acres Des Moines was not that nice. It's very old, but their rooms were adequate. My dad was at the end of the hallway so I would say that their staff did not do a good job. He was okay with their food there. He's there for physical therapy so they assist him more with walking and getting in and out of the chair. I think they need more people in order to improve their service.
Clarence206126
4
|
November 22, 2016
Wesley Acres was very nice, very clean, organized, and very friendly. I liked everything about it in general. They had activities and tours.
Caring29558850
5
|
February 26, 2014
Wesley Acres was clean but after they visited with my husband, they didn't figure that he would fit into their facility and so that one didn't work out. I was happy with the facility. I liked the atmosphere, the cleanliness of it. The people that were helping me were very nice and helpful.
soupy
5
|
September 22, 2012
I went to this facility because two friends (a married couple) of my grandmother's wanted to make some food for my grandmother as a gift, as my grandmother had just gotten home from a hospital stay after having open-heart surgery. The facility was unfamiliar to me, and when I arrived, I wasn't quite sure where to go. There was a staff member outside keeping a few of the residents company, and the staff member was very helpful in telling me where to go. As soon as I got inside, I noticed the facility was very clean and had a welcoming atmosphere and the residents seemed quite at home. After I met up with my grandmother's friends, I witnessed their interaction with the staff members and they all seemed very friendly and helpful. Another staff member helped me carry the food to my car and helped me with directions to get back to my grandmother's (I was not familiar with the area and my GPS was malfunctioning). In all it was a very good experience-- a very nice facility with great staff members.
dankristan
5
|
July 6, 2012
All of the employees at Wesley Acres seem to genuinely care about the residents. There are many activities for the residents to do both on and off site, so they are not just sitting around bored all the time. The facility management makes an effort to keep everything up to date, and they have recently been working on a large construction project to modernize the entire place, especially the Alzheimer's wing. The food seems to be good, public and private areas are kept clean, and the nurses are available 24/7 to deal with any problems that may arise. Family members of residents are also able to call nurses as frequently as they like, with any concerns or advise they may have. Since the only assisted living community I have any experience with is this one, I can't really compare it to others in the area, but I can't really imagine how anything could be much better.
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Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Medicare
Health
2.0
Overall
3.0
Quality
5.0
Staff
4.0
About Wesley Acres in Des Moines, Iowa
Wesley Acres is a retirement community in the Greenwood neighborhood, just moments away from downtown Des Moines. Visitors are impressed by the clean, organized amenities, welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff and residents who feel at home. Residents’ loved ones commend the genuinely compassionate people and great food, especially the fresh salads. They also appreciate the flexibility in the level of care and assistance offered and the fact that residents can enjoy meals in the dining areas or in their private rooms. Special mention is given to interesting on-site activities and to exciting outings including musical nights out and week-long European trips.
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