Best Nursing Homes in Des Moines, IA

Top 10 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Des Moines, Iowa, ranked by Dorthea Index score. 19 total providers are rated in Des Moines, IA. Scores are based on verified CMS data — no provider pays for its ranking.

1. Mercyone Des Moines Hospice — 91/100 (Exceptional (90–100))
500 Sw 7th St Ste 104, Des Moines, IA 50319
Mercyone Des Moines Hospice is among the top-rated providers in Des Moines, scoring in the 90th percentile nationally. View full profile
2. Scottish Rite Park Inc — 88/100 (Strong (80–89))
2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Scottish Rite Park Inc scores above average nationally, with 5.32 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
3. Mercyone Des Moines Home Care — 79/100 (Average (65–79))
500 Sw 7th Street, Suite 104, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care scores in the Average range nationally. View full profile
4. Wesley On Grand — 79/100 (Average (65–79))
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Wesley On Grand scores in the Average range nationally, with 1 citation in the last 36 months. View full profile
5. Calvin Community — 76/100 (Average (65–79))
4210 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
Calvin Community scores in the Average range nationally, with 11 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
6. Everystep — 75/100 (Average (65–79))
3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317
Everystep scores in the Average range nationally. View full profile
7. Trinity Center At Luther Park — 74/100 (Average (65–79))
1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
Trinity Center At Luther Park scores in the Average range nationally, with 6 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
8. Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center — 73/100 (Average (65–79))
900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center scores in the Average range nationally, with 8 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
9. Valley View Village — 68/100 (Average (65–79))
2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Valley View Village scores in the Average range nationally, with 13 citations in the last 36 months. View full profile
10. Everystep — 64/100 (Below Average (50–64))
3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317
Everystep scores below the national average for nursing home quality. View full profile

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Care database. Scored by Dorthea Index using five independently verified components: 30-day readmission rate (25%), staffing consistency (25%), 5-star rating trend (20%), inspection record (20%), and long-stay quality measures (10%).

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