WESLEY HOMES DES MOINES HEALTH CENTER

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Care Quality Indicators

How WESLEY HOMES DES MOINES HEALTH CENTER Compares

WESLEY HOMES DES MOINES HEALTH CENTER is a 148-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Des Moines, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.5%) is below the Washington average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 148 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 46% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Des Moines, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Washington average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.9% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2% (37% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Washington average of 2.7%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (43% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.5% — better than the Washington average of 20.2%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Des Moines

Des Moines sits in King County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

293,222 (13.2%)

Median age

37.0 years

Median household income

$99,158

Median home value

$601,100

Demographics for King 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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