Harmony West Des Moines
5010 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Harmony West Des Moines Compares
Harmony West Des Moines is a 113-bed for-profit nursing facility in West Des Moines, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.9%) is below the Iowa average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 113 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% 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: 11.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (76% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (68% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Harmony West Des Moines
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Harmony West Des Moines with other nursing homes in West Des Moines.
How is Harmony West Des Moines addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Harmony West Des Moines keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.3% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Harmony West Des Moines keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Harmony West Des Moines?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Harmony West Des Moines lag behind other West Des Moines options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Harmony West Des Moines?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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