Nursing homes in Des Moines, IA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Des Moines has 11 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.1-star Iowa average. Methodology.
- 11
- Certified homes
- 2.6 ★
- Below average for IA · Iowa 3.1
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 854
- Certified beds
All 11 nursing homes in Des Moines, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Rite Park Inc | 51 | $33K | |
| 2 | Trinity Center at Luther Park | 120 | None | |
| 3 | Calvin Community | 59 | $4K | |
| 4 | Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | 46 | $57K | |
| 5 | Valley View Village | 79 | $9K | |
| 6 | Ramsey Village | 78 | None | |
| 7 | Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines | 74 | None | |
| 8 | University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 108 | None | |
| 9 | Azria Health Park Place | 70 | $22K | |
| 10 | Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines | 89 | $61K | |
| 11 | Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation | 80 | $368K |
Ratings in Des Moines are best read against Iowa and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Iowa directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Des Moines
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Des Moines, IA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
