Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center
826 South 218th Street, Seattle, WA 98198 · (206) 824-3663
Non profit - Church related · 148 certified beds
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 10 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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 February 12, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.February 12, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesFebruary 12, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.February 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.February 12, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 12, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 12, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 12, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 12, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 12, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 29, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 29, 2024 · F0689 · 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 | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.79 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.98 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.93 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.8% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 148 |
| Average residents per day | 67.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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