Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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How Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community Compares
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Des Moines, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.5%) is above the Iowa average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 40 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Des Moines, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.7% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (60% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (101% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community with other nursing homes in West Des Moines.
What keeps Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.7% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.5% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community's rating advantage in West Des Moines?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around West Des Moines
West Des Moines sits in Dallas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 10,775 (11.9%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $88,368
- Median home value
- $258,300
Demographics for Dallas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Des Moines.
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