CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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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.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESLEYLIFE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Sep 21, 2010 |
| SIMPSON, JANET | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Apr 27, 2007 |
| ALBERTSON, KERMIT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| GILROY, ABBEY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2016 |
| HOEKSEMA, NICOLE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 2, 2021 |
| LAGREE, ROGER | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2015 |
| RASMUSSEN, CHAD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2011 |
| RUCH, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 27, 2007 |
| STOUT, DAVID | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TAYLOR, CHRISTINA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| WATSON, SUSAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2014 |
| KRETZINGER, ROBERT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 27, 2007 |
| EDGEWATER, A WESLEY ACTIVE LIFE COMMUNITY, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 27, 2007 |
| WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Feb 27, 2009 |
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