Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
West Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165597) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 978-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Edgewater reports total nurse staffing of 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.0%.
Edgewater has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation noted in the CMS data.
About this facility
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community is a non-profit nursing home in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since October 30, 2009, and is licensed for 40 beds, with an average of 37.1 residents according to CMS data.
CMS Care Compare assigns Edgewater an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.70 per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation in the CMS data provided.
Edgewater is part of the Wesleylife chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Edgewater has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Edgewater is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 44.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Edgewater is certified for 40 beds and has an average of 37.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Edgewater is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wesleylife chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Edgewater has been certified since October 30, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Edgewater scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 5159782400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 5159782400 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165597?state=IA.
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.