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Cedar Ridge Village

8950 Coachlight Drive

4.6(32 ratings)· West Des Moines average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
40
Care continuum
Independent living, assisted living, rehab, and long-term care
Therapy services
On-site physical and occupational therapy team

What Families Think

Families overwhelmingly describe Cedar Ridge Village as a clean, welcoming community with attentive staff who know residents by name, and several reviewers specifically praised the skilled nursing and rehab teams for helping loved ones recover after falls or hospitalizations. A lone but notable complaint warns that pricing discussed during the sales tour didn't match what residents were charged after move-in.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly praised for knowing residents by name
  • Multiple accounts of strong physical/occupational therapy outcomes
  • Facility consistently described as clean and bright
  • Independent living apartments include full kitchens and washer/dryer
  • Wide variety of social outings: museums, concerts, botanical gardens

The Bad

  • One report of billing rates changing after move-in ("bait & switch")
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Cedar Ridge Village is a senior living community in West Des Moines, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 28 reviews.

About Cedar Ridge Village

Cedar Ridge Village is a senior living community in West Des Moines, Iowa, conveniently located near Des Moines. The community offers four levels of living, independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, so residents can find support tailored to their needs.

Independent Living apartments feature spacious, light-filled floor plans with full kitchens and washer/dryer units, designed to promote independence and comfort. Assisted Living apartments provide a higher level of service and support for residents who need help with activities of daily living.

For those needing rehabilitation or long-term healthcare, Cedar Ridge Village offers private rooms, private suites, and enhanced semi-private rooms in a calm environment. After a full assessment by the nursing team, a customized care plan is developed to preserve each resident's dignity and respect their wishes while providing medical care.

Dining is treated as an important part of daily life, with an inviting atmosphere where residents can spend time with friends over coffee or dessert. Social and recreational programming includes card games, bingo, chair exercise, church services, movie nights, and book clubs, along with off-site outings to the grocery store, dinner destinations, concerts, plays, museums, and botanical gardens.

Prospective residents and families can tour the community to see apartments, dining rooms, and activity rooms, and meet team members and current residents. The community also assists with the moving process by connecting families with downsizing professionals, senior realtors, and senior movers.

Types of Care at Cedar Ridge Village

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Cedar Ridge Village

4.6overall · 32 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (28) · 3★ on Yelp (4) · Yelp page ↗

Carolyn Brown

Jul 2026

via Google

A beautiful community! Everyone I met, staff and even residents I met were happy and often had big smiles. That says a lot about your community. Vanessa, did a great job of pointing out all the amenities, answering all my questions and providing me with the information I needed. She is a wonderful asset for your community. I am looking at different Assisted Living communities for a friend and to offer my services to others. I will certainly have Cedar Ridge Village on my list of communities providing what appears to be excellent care and continuing care for our seniors.

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Brenda Lein L.

Jul 2025

via Yelp

I needed some continued care after hospitalization. I feel very lucky to have chosen Cedar Ridge Village in WDM. Beautiful facility and very clean and modern. All staff, from the transportation guy that picked me up from hospital to being greeted at the front door, I felt cared for and comfortable. The PT and nursing staff were very friendly and professional. I'm happy to give. 5* rating. I'm hoping if I need extra care in the future I'll be there again. Even the other residents were so nice!

Brenda Lein

Jul 2025

via Google

After being hospitalized I needed further care and rehab. I can’t say enough good about Cedar Ridge! The facility itself is beautiful and super clean. The nursing staff are so friendly and supportive. The food was so delicious and so many choices! Besides my physical therapy there were activities to break up the day. Bingo (of course) I even learned a little about watercolor painting. You can enjoy the beautiful patio and walk on the path or just relax and get some fresh air. They do an excellent job in hiring as all the staff were very professional and almost all knew my name. I’m glad to be home but it was the perfect place to recover and rest. Maybe someday I’ll get to live in the Independent living. They are even pet friendly so that was fun to see them all and even have some visits from my grand dog. Thanks to everyone at Cedar Ridge Village for making my stay really great!

James

Feb 2025

via Google

The facility and staff have been fantastic, but don’t count on rates or anything they tell you in the sales process. All a bait & switch once you move in.

Shirley Crippen

Sep 2024

via Google

I recently visited Cedar Ridge Village with a friend who was searching for a future placement for her husband. From the second we walked into the door we were greeted with friendly smiles, and kindness. Sydney gave us a tour of the entire facility, answered all of our questions, and explained all of the options available to my friend and her husband. At this point we had visited 3 other care facilities. One tour lasted 15 minutes, the others less than 30. Sydney spent well over an hour with us, and made us feel she had unlimited time for us. To say this facility is beautiful is an understatement! You can tell that everyone who works and lives here takes great pride in Cedar Ridge Village! While visiting this facility, we met multiple residents and staff. Everyone we spoke to was welcoming, friendly and clearly happy to be there! The one thing I didn’t expect on this visit, was to find the next place that someday, I will call home.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 27 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 12, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2025

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 5, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2025

Aug 1, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 19, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 16, 2024

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2024

Dec 11, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 29, 2023

  • Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023

  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023

Aug 7, 2023Health ComplaintInfection Control2 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Cedar Ridge Village offer?

Cedar Ridge Village offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Cedar Ridge Village located?

Cedar Ridge Village is located at 8950 Coachlight Drive in West Des Moines, Iowa.

What do families say about Cedar Ridge Village?

Families overwhelmingly describe Cedar Ridge Village as a clean, welcoming community with attentive staff who know residents by name, and several reviewers specifically praised the skilled nursing and rehab teams for helping loved ones recover after falls or hospitalizations. A lone but notable complaint warns that pricing discussed during the sales tour didn't match what residents were charged after move-in.

How did Cedar Ridge Village do on recent health and safety inspections?

Cedar Ridge Village had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 27 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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