AExcellent · score 83/100 · #5 of 191 in Washington
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center
826 South 218Th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198 · 148 certified beds · Non profit - Church related
Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Washington
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56)top quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Washington nursing homes in the same size band (large, 148 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center at a Glance
A
83/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.79 h.
86<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 56.
82<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
78<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
87<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Washington, large facilities · CMS record 505475 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address826 South 218Th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone2068243663
CountyKing
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Certified beds148
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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