Best Skilled Nursing in Des Moines, Washington
6 communities found
Des Moines, Washington has 7 skilled nursing communities, all residential rather than agency-run, with an average rating of 4.4 drawn from 274 reviews across 6 rated communities. Medicare data covers 3 of these communities, averaging 3.7 stars, with 2 rated five stars and 1 rated one star.
- 6communities
- 4.4average rating, 5 rated
- 199family reviews read
Home Care Assistance Des Moines
Des Moines, Washington
4.9(84)
Home care · no referral needed
Angelwings
Des Moines, Washington
5(11)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Wesley Des Moines
Des Moines, Washington
4.2(28)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Judson Park Health Center
Des Moines, Washington
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Wesley Des Moines Rehabilitation & Care Center
Des Moines, Washington
4.1(20)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Puget Sound Transitional Care
Des Moines, Washington
4(56)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Des Moines
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Home Care Assistance Des Moines
4.9 (84 reviews)· At-Home Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers praise responsive management, well-trained caregivers, and personalized care plans, with caregivers themselves describing supportive management and reliable scheduling.
- 2
5 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Angelwings as a small, hands-on adult family home where staff know residents personally and improvements in health and mobility are common.
- 3
4.2 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers praise the caring, attentive staff and nursing team, the peaceful campus setting, and a smooth touring process that feels like home.
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Wesley Des Moines Rehabilitation & Care Center
4.1 (20 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 148 units
This Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility emphasizes specialized therapy and post-hospital recovery, though no written review text is available.
- 5
4 (56 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 165 units
What families say about skilled nursing in Des Moines
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Des Moines communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, noted in 71% of 7 communities, and medical and nursing care, noted in 57%. Concerns center on cost and billing, cited in 71% of communities, and communication with families, cited in 57%, with staff attitude mentioned in 29% and staffing levels and turnover in 14%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 67%
- Medical and nursing care 50%
- Management 33%
- Activities and social life 17%
- Cleanliness 17%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 67%
- Cost and billing 67%
- Staff attitude 17%
- Building and upkeep 17%
“Home Care Assistance has been a great company to work for! I’ve been with the company for three years now. The team is supportive, management genuinely cares about employees, and the work environment is positive and collaborative. I’m grateful to be apart of a company that values its employees and client's.”
“Marcella is a valuable asset to the community. She efficiently assists clients in finding homes that require immediate support. If her beautiful adult family home is unavailable, she diligently endeavors to locate another high-quality adult family home that can offer the same level of care she provides.”
Skilled Nursing in Des Moines: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), 24-hour staff (5), medication management (5), emergency call system (5), housekeeping (4), gathering / activity spaces (4).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Washington
Most families in Washington pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, pensions and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can help cover part of the monthly cost, though the terms and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly amount on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities, and it can be applied toward the cost of assisted living or memory care.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Washington.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 6 communities listed in Des Moines, 199 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Des Moines ask about.
- Home Care in Washington: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Des Moines: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Des Moines, Washington?
MyLivingChoice lists 6 skilled nursing long term care communities in Des Moines, Washington, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Des Moines are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Angelwings (5★, 11 ratings), Home Care Assistance Des Moines (4.9★, 84 ratings), Wesley Des Moines (4.2★, 28 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Des Moines?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Des Moines has assisted living (17 communities), at-home care (7 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), independent living (5 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Des Moines?
Families rate Des Moines skilled nursing long term care communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 199 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Des Moines skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Des Moines communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 67%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 50%), management (mentioned for 33%). The most common concerns are communication with families (67%), cost and billing (67%), staff attitude (17%).
How do Des Moines nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Des Moines carry an overall star rating, averaging 4 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Des Moines bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
