Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
Nursing Home · West Des Moines, IA
CMS certification number165597
Contact & location
9225 Cascade AvenueWest Des Moines, IA 50266
Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 978-2400
- ZIP code
- 50266 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 37.1 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Edgewater, a Wesley Active Life Community, LLC
- Chain
- Wesleylife (10 facilities, avg 3.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 30, 2009
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.70 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.14 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.57 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.02 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.0 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 75.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 19, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 20 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-02-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-02-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2025-10-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-07-15 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-07-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleylife (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Albertson, Kermit (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilroy, Abbey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoeksema, Nicole (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lagree, Roger (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rasmussen, Chad (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ruch, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stout, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Taylor, Christina (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watson, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kretzinger, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edgewater, a Wesley Active Life Community, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wesley Retirement Services INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simpson, Janet (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community?
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 37 residents per day.
Has Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community?
It is part of Wesleylife and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community?
(515) 978-2400. The facility is located at 9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.