Wesley on Grand
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 · (515) 271-6500
Non profit - Corporation · 80 certified beds
Wesley on Grand has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 1 citation (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 12, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 12, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 23, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.94 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.7% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 77.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Scottish Rite Park Inc Des Moines · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Calvin Community Des Moines · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Des Moines · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Des Moines · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines Des Moines · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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