Nursing home

Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community

9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Wesleylife · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community, with 10 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
40
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Polk Co. avg 3.07Iowa avg 3.13This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Polk Co. avg: 3.07. Iowa avg: 3.13.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

10
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
8
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52024
22025
32026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)7.69%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.06%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)7.46%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Wesleylife5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Simpson, JanetW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Albertson, KermitCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gilroy, AbbeyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hoeksema, NicoleCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lagree, RogerCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Rasmussen, ChadCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ruch, RobertCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stout, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Taylor, ChristinaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Watson, SusanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kretzinger, RobertCORPORATE OFFICER
Edgewater, a Wesley Active Life Community, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wesley Retirement Services IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Polk County.

9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines
Polk County · IA · 50266
40 certified beds41.5541, -93.8320

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
CCN 165006
Des Moines, IA444Not shown$44,814
Harmony Cedar Rapids
CCN 165017
Cedar Rapids, IA112Not shown$61,400
Chautauqua Guest Home #2
CCN 165019
Charles City, IA545Not shown$0
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
CCN 165030
Iowa City, IA555Not shown$0
Harmony Davenport
CCN 165033
Davenport, IA223Not shown$30,186
Harmony Waterloo
CCN 165034
Waterloo, IA113Shown$146,830

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Frequently asked questions

What is Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community's CMS rating?

Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community located?

Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community is located at 9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 in Polk County, and CMS lists 40 certified beds.

Does Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.07 across 30 facilities in Polk County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
165597
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
40
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 10 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 9, 20260580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 23, 2026
Feb 9, 20260656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 23, 2026
Feb 9, 20260684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 23, 2026
Oct 16, 20250689DComplaintPast Non-ComplianceNot available
Apr 16, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 1, 2025
Oct 17, 20240658DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 7, 2024
Oct 17, 20240761EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 7, 2024
Oct 17, 20240842EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 7, 2024
Jul 15, 20240803EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 24, 2024
Jul 15, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 24, 2024

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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