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HomeIowaWesley on Grand

Wesley on Grand

3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 503125152716500
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
80
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 80 certified beds with an average of 76.3 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Jun 12, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.05 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 45.0%

• Part of the Wesleylife chain (11 facilities)

Wesley on Grand is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
76.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jun 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
6.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (4)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0807Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 Aide2.69 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.05 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.74 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.0%
RN Turnover
52.4%
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 (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 21, 1966
WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 21, 1966
WESLEYLIFEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1996
BUSKOHL, DAMONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 14, 2013
SIMPSON, JANETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
ALBERTSON, KERMITCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
GILROY, ABBEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
HOEKSEMA, NICOLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2021
LAGREE, ROGERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
RASMUSSEN, CHADCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
RUCH, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2003
STOUT, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
TAYLOR, CHRISTINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
WATSON, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
KRETZINGER, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 11, 1996
KRETZINGER, ROBERTW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 11, 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Wesley on Grand?▾
Wesley on Grand has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Wesley on Grand had any health inspection violations?▾
Wesley on Grand had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 12, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Wesley on Grand?▾
Wesley on Grand provides 4.05 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 2.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.0%.
How many beds does Wesley on Grand have?▾
Wesley on Grand has 80 certified beds with an average of 76.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Wesleylife chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Wesley on Grand?▾
Yes, there are 11 other nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa with an average rating of 2.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Des Moines nursing homes page.

Part of Wesleylife

This chain operates 11 facilities. View all →