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Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

9225 Cascade Avenue

4.4(82 ratings)· West Des Moines average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
40
Pricing model
Entrance-fee buy-in plus monthly cost, not rental
Financial safety net
Fund protects residents who exhaust their finances
Continuum of care
Independent living through memory care and long-term care on one campus
Weekend medical coverage
No physician on-site during weekends

What Families Think

Families describe Edgewater as a beautiful, amenity-rich campus with warm, engaged staff and strong independent living experiences, and many long-term residents say it was the best decision they made. However, several reviewers of the assisted living and long-term/skilled nursing side report serious concerns about understaffing, slow response times, and inconsistent care quality.

The Good

  • Long-term residents describe strong community and friendship
  • Praise for wellness center, therapy, and exercise classes
  • Restaurant-style dining and varied activities widely praised
  • Helpful, thorough tour guides described by multiple visitors
  • Continuity of care across independent living through skilled nursing

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of long call-light wait times in long-term care
  • Reports of staff sleeping on duty during night shifts
  • Several complaints about understaffing affecting basic care
  • One report of no physician on-site over weekends during a medical emergency
  • Reports of dirty conditions, cold rooms, and inadequate heating in nursing units
  • Complaints about poor communication from management and lack of accountability

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About Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

Edgewater is a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living located on a 50-acre campus in West Des Moines, featuring natural areas, manicured gardens, water features, and ponds. The community offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation.

Residents have access to a concierge for daily needs, restaurant-style dining with multiple venues including a bistro with a pizza oven and a bar for gatherings, and complimentary ice cream for visitors. Programming is designed around holistic health, addressing mind, body, and spirit, with offerings such as live music, lectures, and performances in an on-site performing arts center.

Care services include a Wellness Center, specialized therapy, massages, and a beauty shop for residents in extended care. Edgewater also maintains a Good Samaritan Fund, which ensures that residents who deplete their financial resources through no fault of their own will not be asked to leave or experience reduced care.

The campus grounds are a notable amenity, with paved paths, a community garden, and outdoor spaces for socializing and relaxation. Edgewater offers various floor plans and lifestyle options, including villas and apartment homes, with entry fees and monthly costs that vary based on individual needs and chosen plans.

Located just two miles from Jordan Creek Town Center, Edgewater provides convenient access to shopping, breweries, and live entertainment, and benefits from West Des Moines' reputation as a favorable place to retire.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.4overall · 82 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (82)

Greg Jensen

Jul 2026

via Google

My mother-in-law and I visited s she’s looking at various options for a senior living community. We couldn’t have been treated better. Renee was attentive and thorough. She patiently listened and answered all our questions in a very understandable and transparent way. The facility is first class. There are most all services that one needs in house. The food was restaurant quality and the staff were courteous and accommodating. The residents were welcoming, friendly and seemed genuinely interested in us. We couldn’t have had a better experience. Truly a 5 star experience!!!

Joan Funk

Jun 2026

via Google

Edgewater is a very friendly, comfortable community in which to live. There are many activities available here and if you don’t find a program you want to join, you can start a new one. You can also live independently and participate in only those things you are able or want to do. With all stages of care, we find it the best place to be at this stage of our lives.

Becky Burns

Jun 2026

via Google

My 95 year old mother was treated with kindness and compassion at Edgewater during her 2 1/2 week stay. The facility is beautiful, the staff is wonderful, the therapy extremely beneficial and the meals are delicious! (She didn’t want to leave!💕)

Kim Taylor

May 2026

via Google

My husband arrived at Edgewater skilled nursing on a Saturday after being transferred from Mercy Hospital. He was to be given extra attention and care to help rehabilitate him. There is no physician on duty there on weekends. I witness no activity in the gym area over the weekend. When my husband woke on Sunday he said he could not feel or move his body. His right side was very swollen and could not raise his arm or hand. They basically gave him pain meds and put him to bed. When the physician arrived on Monday she phoned me to say she thought Ken was having a stroke. He was then sent back to hospital in which it was determined he was having a stroke. I am sad and upset that none of the weekend staff reacted to his medical needs. I wonder if there would have been a better outcome.

Sharon Palmer

May 2026

via Google

Renee explained the levels of Edgewater community, gave us an extensive tour and spent so much time answering our questions. Wesley is so lucky to have her because she is an articulate and comfortable person to learn about living in WesleyLife from. Anyone interested in the community will leave understanding how much is available at EDGEWATER. One walks away understanding how the Wesley life will enhance one’s life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living offer?

Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living located?

Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living is located at 9225 Cascade Avenue in West Des Moines, Iowa.

What do families say about Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living?

Families describe Edgewater as a beautiful, amenity-rich campus with warm, engaged staff and strong independent living experiences, and many long-term residents say it was the best decision they made. However, several reviewers of the assisted living and long-term/skilled nursing side report serious concerns about understaffing, slow response times, and inconsistent care quality.

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