Ramsey Village
1611 27TH Street, Des Moines, IA 50310
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Ramsey Village Compares
Ramsey Village is a 78-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Des Moines, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Iowa average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 78 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Des Moines, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.9% — better 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 Ramsey Village
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ramsey Village with other nursing homes in Des Moines.
How is Ramsey Village addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Ramsey Village doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.1% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Ramsey Village keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ramsey Village?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Ramsey Village lag behind other Des Moines options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 12 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Ramsey Village?
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 Des Moines
Des Moines sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% 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+
- 63,436 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 35.7 years
- Median household income
- $69,747
- Median home value
- $190,400
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Des Moines.
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