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On With Life
Scout 100Ankeny, IA · 28 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Ankeny's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Des Moines, IA
24-hour licensed nursing care and rehabilitation — the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. Federally inspected and rated.
Typical cost in Des Moines
$8,860–$11,100/mo
median $9,710/mo
Communities listed
53
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Spurgeon Manor
Scout 96Dallas Center, IA · 55 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Dallas Center's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →3
Scottish Rite Park INC
Scout 96Des Moines, IA · 51 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Des Moines's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →4
Prairie Vista Village
Scout 96Altoona, IA · 46 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Altoona's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →5
Indianola, IA · 71 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Indianola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →6
Mill-Pond
Scout 93Ankeny, IA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Ankeny's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →7
Deerfield Health Care Center
Scout 93Urbandale, IA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Urbandale's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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Childserve Habilitation Center
Scout 92Johnston, IA · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Johnston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →9
Traditions Memory Care of Newton
Scout 91Newton, IA · 46 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Newton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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Newton, IA · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Newton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →11
Brio of Johnston, LLC
Scout 91Johnston, IA · 36 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Johnston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →12
On With Life Long Term Care
Scout 89Polk City, IA · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Polk City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →13
Wesley on Grand
Scout 89Des Moines, IA · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Des Moines's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →14
Walnut Ridge
Scout 87Clive, IA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Clive's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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Karen Acres Care Center
Scout 86Urbandale, IA · 35 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Urbandale's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →16
Wesley Park Centre
Scout 81Newton, IA · 66 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Newton.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →17
Kennybrook Village
Scout 81Grimes, IA · 40 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Grimes.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →18
The Village
Scout 80Indianola, IA · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Indianola.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →19
West Des Moines, IA · 40 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →20
Cedar Ridge Village
Scout 79West Des Moines, IA · 40 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →21
Calvin Community
Scout 78Des Moines, IA · 59 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →22
Panora Specialty Care
Scout 74Panora, IA · 46 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Panora.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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Granger, IA · 67 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Granger.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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Des Moines, IA · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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The Bridges at Ankeny
Scout 67Ankeny, IA · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Ankeny.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →26
Valley View Village
Scout 66Des Moines, IA · 79 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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West Des Moines, IA · 56 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in West Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →28
Des Moines, IA · 74 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →29
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Scout 54Des Moines, IA · 46 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →30
Norwalk, IA · 45 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Norwalk.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →31
The New Homestead Care Center
Scout 51Guthrie Center, IA · 58 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Guthrie Center.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →32
Ramsey Village
Scout 48Des Moines, IA · 78 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Des Moines.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →33
Newton, IA · 70 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Newton.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →34
Newton, IA · 54 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →35
Sunny View Care Center
Scout 41Ankeny, IA · 94 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →36
Perry Lutheran Home
Scout 41Perry, IA · 70 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →37
Perry, IA · 57 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Perry.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →38
Azria Health Winterset
Scout 40Winterset, IA · 65 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Winterset.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →39
Adel Acres
Scout 40Adel, IA · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Adel.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →40
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Scout 39Des Moines, IA · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →41
Des Moines, IA · 89 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →42
Parkridge Specialty Care
Scout 36Pleasant Hill, IA · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →43
Accura Healthcare of Carlisle
Scout 28Carlisle, IA · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
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Altoona, IA · 106 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →45
Regency Care Center
Scout 21Norwalk, IA · 101 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →46
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Scout 21Johnston, IA · 150 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →47
Harmony West Des Moines
Scout 18West Des Moines, IA · 113 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →48
Aspire of Perry
Scout 16Perry, IA · 46 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →49
Good Samaritan - Indianola
Scout 13Indianola, IA · 105 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →50
Azria Health Park Place
Scout 12Des Moines, IA · 70 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →51
Urbandale, IA · 115 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →52
Des Moines, IA · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →53
West Des Moines, IA · 140 beds
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A West Des Moines skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Des Moines: common questions
How much does skilled nursing cost in Des Moines?
Skilled Nursing in the Des Moines, IA area typically costs $8,860–$11,100 per month, with a local median of about $9,710 (published survey medians adjusted for Des Moines prices). Exact rates vary by community, residence type, and care needs.
What are the best skilled nursing communities in Des Moines?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in Des Moines right now are On With Life, Spurgeon Manor, Scottish Rite Park INC. The full ranked list — 53 communities — is on this page, with each community's inspection record and pricing.
How do I choose skilled nursing in Des Moines?
Compare objective data first (ratings, staffing, inspection history — all free on Haven), confirm all-in monthly pricing, then tour your top 2–3. A free Haven advisor who knows the Des Moines market can confirm current availability and pricing.