Harmony West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165601) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (515) 222-5991 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harmony West Des Moines has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Harmony West Des Moines reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.9%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Harmony West Des Moines has no federal fines on record according to CMS data, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS does show 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Harmony West Des Moines is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 113 beds and reported an average of 101.7 residents per day. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and the facility is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Harmony West Des Moines holds an overall star rating of 1, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.9%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS data indicates 1 payment denial has been recorded for this facility.
This facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 15, 2010. Families researching this facility are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data at a point in time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Harmony West Des Moines has an overall CMS rating of 1 star, which is below Iowa's state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a 58.9% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), though there is 1 payment denial on record.
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 program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Harmony West Des Moines is certified for 113 beds and reported an average of 101.7 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 15, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 5152225991 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5152225991 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165601?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.