The 24 Best Nursing Homes in Des Moines, IA for 2018

There are 24 Nursing Homes in the Des Moines area, with 14 in Des Moines and 10 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 23 reviews below for nursing homes in Des Moines. On average, consumers rate nursing homes in Des Moines 3.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Pleasant Hill with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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14 Nursing Homes in Des Moines, IA

Trinity Center at Luther Park

Provides: Nursing Homes

1555 HULL AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50316

"I like this facility because of the rooms. There's one on one side and two on the other side. Each room has window. They encourage residents to come out instead of staying in their rooms which is..." More

Valley View Village

Provides: Nursing Homes

2571 GUTHRIE AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50317

"The staff at Valley View Village was very helpful. The rooms were very nice and clean but a little pricey. The dining room was fine, and the rooms and the knowledge of the staff impressed me. The..." More

Union Park Health Services

Provides: Nursing Homes

2401 East 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

"We had my brother in law at Union Park Health Services for rehab. The staff seemed to take care of him. I am not happy with the doctor's medication program. Other than that, I have not identified..." More

University Park Nursing & Rehabilitat...

Provides: Nursing Homes

233 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50314

"University Park is nice, but I want more independent care. They are nice and very good people. They are very experienced, and they work really well with the patients. They take the time out to deal..." More

Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and...

Provides: Nursing Homes

4911 SW 19TH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50315

"Mom is in Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and Rehab. The people there had been pleasant, and mom is getting the attention that she needs. Mom is sharing a room with another resident. They have..." More

Genesis Senior Living Center

Provides: Nursing Homes

5608 SW NINTH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50315

"My dad has Alzheimer and they have moved him six times since his stay less than six months. And Dixie the coordinator never returns any of the family calls " More

Calvin Manor

Provides: Nursing Homes

4210 HICKMAN ROAD, Des Moines, IA 50310

"This administration convinced my mother (at 79 years old) to put a big chunk of money in an annuity with them as the beneficiary. This annuity cannot be changed by the Power of Attorney. It will..." More

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

Provides: Nursing Homes

700 East University, Des Moines, IA 50316

Scottish Rite Park Inc

Provides: Nursing Homes

2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

Wesley Acres

Provides: Nursing Homes

3520 GRAND AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50312

"Placed my Mom here, the staff conducted a raid on her self-living apt, claiming she smoked, for which she had inconsistent treatment, then, even tho they found nothing, they still told me to spend..." More

Riverview Care Center

Provides: Nursing Homes

701 RIVERVIEW, Des Moines, IA 50316

Prime Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Provides: Nursing Homes

600 EAST FIFTH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50309

Mercy Subacute Care

Provides: Nursing Homes

603 EAST 12TH STREET, 4TH FLOOR, Des Moines, IA...

Ramsey Village

Provides: Nursing Homes

1611 27th St., Des Moines, IA 50301

"We visited Ramsey Village for my mother. It was very nice. The staff seemed very nice too. The rooms were very nice. None of them was big, but they were adequate. I didn’t see as much as activities..." More

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Parkridge Nursing & Rehab Cent

Provides: Nursing Homes

4755 PARKRIDGE AVENUE, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

"My mother had to go to Parkridge Specialty Care. She’s only been there since Friday; so far, so good. The staff and cleanliness are very good. " More

Urbandale Health Care Center

Provides: Nursing Homes

4614 Nw 84Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

"The first thing that I can say is "Wow." UHCC has a great staff and right after walking in through the front doors, it is very opening and welcoming and home like. I visited for my grandfather and..." More

Bishop Drumm Care Center

Provides: Nursing Homes

5837 WINWOOD DRIVE, Johnston, IA 50131

"I like Bishop Drumm Retirement Center very much, especially their communications with me. They're very good about keeping in touch about everything. My father is getting much better care than he..." More

Fountain West Health Center

Provides: Nursing Homes

1501 OFFICE PARK ROAD, West Des Moines, IA 50265

"Horrible place! Patients are ignored for up to two hours! My mother got scabies from one of the workers and even though the doctors at the hospital found the mites in a piece of skin, the nurses..." More

PARKRIDGE SPECIALTY CARE

Provides: Nursing Homes

5800 NE 12TH AVENUE, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Karen Acres Care Center

Provides: Nursing Homes

3605 ELM DRIVE, Urbandale, IA 50322

Childserve Habilitation Center

Provides: Nursing Homes

5900 PIONEER PARKWAY, Johnston, IA 50131

On With Life

Provides: Nursing Homes

715 SW ANKENY ROAD, Ankeny, IA 50021

Prairie Vista Village

Provides: Nursing Homes

2785 1 St Avenue S, Altoona, IA 50009

"Prairie Vista Village was recommended by a family member. It's still under construction on a flat land and will be finished this June. There's individual family living, independent living, assisted..." More

Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce...

Provides: Nursing Homes

200 SEVENTH AVENUE SW, Altoona, IA 50009

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Recent Reviews of Nursing Homes in Des Moines

Review of Fleur Heights Center For Wellness and Rehab

My Aunt was placed here for skilled nursing after a hip replacement and it is a nightmare. The place is filthy, the food is beyond inedible, the poor patients are parked in wheelchairs in the halls... Read more

MrsJJ
Review of University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

October 5, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: I’m writing this on behalf of my family and putting this on social media since this company is owned by a corporation and unable to give out the managements ... Read more

S.N.B.
Review of University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

The staff at University Park seemed very nice. The people who live there had a very good relationship, were very friendly, and seemed to know one another. It’s all suites since it used to be a hote... Read more

Cathy F

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