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Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center

Des Moines, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505475) · 148 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.21★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (206) 824-3663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center reports 4.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.

Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, based on CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Wesley Homes Des Moin… Wesley Homes Des Moin…: 5★ 5★ WA average WA average: 3.21★ 3.21★

About this facility

Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Des Moines, King County, Washington, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1992. It is licensed for 148 beds with an average daily census of 67.9 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.

CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility in the supplied data, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months.

No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.

This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or via the Medicare Care Compare website.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 30.8%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 148 beds with an average daily census of 67.9 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a non-profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation data was provided.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since May 1, 1992.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2068243663 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 2068243663 to arrange a tour.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505475?state=WA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.