Wesley on Grand

Susan

My brother has moved into Wesley on Grand. The community is welcoming and well-organized. They're very interested in his level of functioning. They did a good assessment when he was brought in by the nurse to make sure that he was being properly cared for in the right unit. They had obtained his medical information and had conversations with his family members. They were very informative to the family members as well as to my brother, so it was a very smooth transition. My brother settled in his room very nicely. There are still pictures to be hung and things to be done like that, but he has the basic needs. He is to get on his walker to the dining room for meals. He has a good place for his bed, his recliner,and his TV, and he can get easily into his bathroom. The bathroom is very handicapped accessible and is good for his care. He is doing well. My brother is very happy with the food, too. They have the flexibility to eat within a big enough period of time that he feels like he doesn't have to be there at a specific time. Breakfast is between 6:30 and 9:00, so there's enough time to accommodate early risers or late risers and that kind of thing. There is also food that can be purchased on their account that is in a refrigerated area. So should he miss breakfast, there are things available, too. He feels very good about the quality of the food. He said that it is very tasty and good, so we're thankful for that. In terms of location, it is about eight blocks from my husband and me, so it's very convenient that way. And it's in the neighborhood of where my brother grew up.

Jeffrey

I had an in-person tour of Wesley on Grand. It's hard to find anything you don't like about the place. It has a very nice structure and was recently remodeled. It's a Tudor-style setting. They also had a nice, heated pool area. My mom likes to swim, so knowing that was important. It had exercise equipment and ramps. They had different kinds of treadmills and bicycles. The grounds are quite stunning. They had a lot of nice restaurants. The staff we met was very nice. The facility was very clean, and it smelled fresh. They had nice rooms. They do a lot with theater and music groups. They have a fountain in front with a large seating area. It just looks very dignified. The people seemed to be very responsive and happy. It's also expensive. They even have a bar and a pub. They have rooms for family members that you can rent on-site.

Lisa

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

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

Wesley Acres was very nice, very clean, organized, and very friendly. I liked everything about it in general. They had activities and tours.

Caring29558850

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.