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HomeIowaEdgewater, A Wesleylife Community

Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community

9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 502665159782400WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(67 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
40
certified

How Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.70 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.14 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
44.0%
IA average
44.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.70 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 1.14 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 15, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 19, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Polk County 65+
66,726
13.5% of county
County Population
493,378
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in West Des Moines, Iowa with 40 certified beds. It has been operating since 2009. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
37.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 30, 2009
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jun 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.57 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.14 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.70 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.02 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.0%
RN Turnover
75.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WESLEYLIFE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 21, 2010
SIMPSON, JANETW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 27, 2007
ALBERTSON, KERMITCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
GILROY, ABBEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
HOEKSEMA, NICOLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 2, 2021
LAGREE, ROGERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
RASMUSSEN, CHADCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
RUCH, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 27, 2007
STOUT, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
TAYLOR, CHRISTINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
WATSON, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
KRETZINGER, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 27, 2007
EDGEWATER, A WESLEY ACTIVE LIFE COMMUNITY, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 27, 2007
WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 27, 2009

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
West Des Moines, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedar Ridge Village
West Des Moines, IA3,696 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C
West Des Moines, IA1.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Harmony West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA3.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Deerfield Health Care Center
Urbandale, IA4.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Walnut Ridge
Clive, IA4.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
West Des Moines, IA6.2 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $353,109
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
West Des Moines, IA · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
Cedar Ridge Village
West Des Moines, IA
3,696 ft3/53/54/5None recorded
Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C
West Des Moines, IA
1.4 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Harmony West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
3.4 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Deerfield Health Care Center
Urbandale, IA
4.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Walnut Ridge
Clive, IA
4.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
West Des Moines, IA
6.2 miN/AN/AN/A$353,109

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community?▾
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community had any health inspection violations?▾
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 19, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community?▾
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community provides 4.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours, 1.00 LPN hours, and 2.57 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.0%.
How many beds does Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community have?▾
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community has 40 certified beds with an average of 37.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Wesleylife chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 4 in West Des Moines. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community?▾
On Google Maps, Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 67 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

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