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Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center

826 SOUTH 218TH STREET, DES MOINES, WA, 98198

(206) 824-3663

148 licensed beds

CMS rates Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 77 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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826 South 218th Street

Des Moines, WA 98198

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Bed capacity

148

CMS facility ID

505475

Care type

Nursing home

County

King

Facility name

Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center

Street address

826 SOUTH 218TH STREET

City / state / ZIP

Des Moines, WA 98198

Phone

(206) 824-3663

Website

wesleychoice.org/communities/des-moines

About this facility — Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center

Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Des Moines, Washington. It is licensed for 148 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Des Moines and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center 77 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Non profit - Church related

Registered owners & officers

Anderson, Kevin

Director — since 2007

Candalla, Alex

Managing employee — since 2015

Deckman, Ross

Director — since 2018

Flagel, Jerry

Director — since 2019

Garrett, Brian

Director — since 2014

Harmon, Joe

Director — since 2017

Magnuson, Dennis

Director — since 2014

Mcgilliard, John

Director — since 2000

Michaelis, Lynn

Director — since 2019

Nelson-peterson, Dana

Director — since 2019

Rogel, Edward

Director — since 2014

Rottle, Jean

Director — since 2014

Searing, Tim

Director — since 2017

Storms, Steven

Director — since 2014

Wesley Homes Des Moines Llc

Operational control — since 2007

Windsor, Monte

Director — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1992-05-01

CMS overall rating

5 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

10 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-02-12

Nurse staffing

4.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$1,417 per day (≈ $43,080/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

5% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 87% private/other

Occupancy

34% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

195% above the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

148

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-02-12Health inspection10 citations

F-0565

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0605

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0645

E · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-16

2024-10-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered21 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0657

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0677

E · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0726

F · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0728

D · No harm found

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0805

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0881

F · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-12-17

F-0947

E · No harm found

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-12-17

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (46 citations)

2023-08-08Health inspection21 citations

F-0550

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0569

D · No harm found

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0657

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0688

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0689

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0838

F · No harm found

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-09-19

F-0882

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-09-19

2026-02-12Fire-safety inspection14 citations

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2026-03-17

E-0007

F · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2026-03-17

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2026-03-17

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2026-04-10

E-0018

F · No harm found

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2026-03-17

E-0020

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2026-03-17

E-0024

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2026-03-17

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2026-03-17

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-03-17

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-03-17

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-03-17

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-03-17

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2026-04-16

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2026-03-17

2024-10-29Fire-safety inspection3 citations

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-11-25

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-25

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-11-25

2023-08-08Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-08-25

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-08-25

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-08-25

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-25

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-08-25

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-08-25

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-08-25

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-08-25

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 505475.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Washington.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 49% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 78

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $13,065

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.7

Higher than 75% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.1

Nursing staff turnover, annual

33%

Higher than 17% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 10 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	16.0%	13.8%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	0.7%	5.6%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.8%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.1%	1.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	69.4%	17.9%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.2%	2.6%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.2%	96.2%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	12.3%	15.6%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	12.0%	12.5%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.1%	94.3%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	1.0%	4.4%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	27.2%	21.6%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	21.8%	15.0%	15.4%	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.7%	88.7%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	1.3%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.2%	84.4%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	16.1%	19.7%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.7%	13.0%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0677 3 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
E-0015 2 inspections. Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
F-0645 2 inspections. PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Washington

Licensing: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Residential Care Services (RCS)
File a complaint: 800-562-6078 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-562-6028. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 877-734-6277. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Highline Medical Center, about 3.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Valley Medical Center, about 5.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
St Francis Community Hospital, about 7.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Puget Sound Transitional Care, Des Moines, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Judson Park Health Center, Des Moines, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Valley View Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Renton, about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center, Kent, about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Life Care Center of Federal Way, Federal Way, about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.228 ratings on Google

★★★★★Toni Reed · 2025-09-03 · via Google
“Amazing staff. They care about lot, very thorough. Secure safe building. Mom was very happy with the nursing staff and the whole team there. Special recognition goes to the nurse Parm on 3rd floor she was truly exceptional!!!”

★★★★★liz · 2024-12-05 · via Google
“Thank you for sending this! I especially enjoyed the video about Dr. Logan and his faith and persistence in building Wesley Homes! My husband, Jim Arthur, and I are on the waiting list for a cottage at the Des Moines community. We are excited about Wesley being our new home. The staff has been marvelous in showing us around, on several tours, and answering our many questions. The staff is caring…”

★★★★★Bryan Sanchez · 2024-12-12 · via Google
“What a beautiful campus ! I came in to look with and for my parents who are interested in the cottages or brownstone. We met with Lindsay Oliver who was extremely informative and gave us a lovely tour. The entire Wesley staff and residents were all kind and welcoming. My relatives are excited to be on the wait list and looking forward to moving into Wesley!!!!”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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