Genesis Senior Living Center

    5608 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.23·(40)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.7
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      2.7
    • Value

      3.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Family-inclusive, resident-centered care
    • In-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy
    • Engaging activities, including Bible study, bingo, visiting dogs, and crafts
    • Home-like atmosphere
    • Helpful transportation and convenient location
    • Facility updates and planned improvements
    • Employee recognition for exceptional service

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and resident interactions
    • Delays in responding to resident needs
    • Inconsistent assistance with daily living and incontinence care
    • Gaps in clinical monitoring, medication safety, and infection prevention
    • Inconsistent communication with families about care and health changes
    • Inconsistent meal quality and serving temperature
    • Cleanliness, odor, and building-maintenance concerns
    • Care coordination and placement-continuity concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Feedback about care quality is sharply mixed. Some families describe attentive, compassionate staff who helped residents feel safe, respected, and included. Others raise concerns about staff communication and conduct, timely assistance with daily needs, and follow-through. Reports of delays in response and inconsistent support with personal care suggest that families may experience differences in care depending on the resident and situation.

    Several reviews describe serious concerns about clinical oversight, including medication safety, oxygen monitoring, infection prevention, skin integrity, and changes in residents’ health. One family raised serious concerns following a resident’s death, alleging repeated morphine administration despite a known allergy and describing falls, weight loss, and limited communication about declining health. These are individual claims and are not independently verified in the reviews. Other accounts also describe difficulty obtaining updates or reaching management, while positive reviews credit staff with keeping families informed and responding to their needs.

    Dining feedback is limited but includes concerns about food arriving cold and meal quality. Activities are a clear positive in several comments: residents are described as having access to Bible study, bingo, visiting dogs, crafts, and other opportunities to stay engaged. Therapy is also praised, including in-house physical, occupational, and speech services, with one review highlighting progress toward mobility and independence.

    Views of the physical environment differ. Positive comments mention a home-like feel, transportation, a convenient location, and facility updates or planned improvements. Negative comments describe rooms needing better cleaning, odor concerns, and a building that appears worn. One reviewer also expressed concern about staff readiness while visiting; this concern is not echoed across the broader feedback.

    Management and coordination receive mixed feedback. Some families report feeling supported, while others describe difficulty reaching management, unreturned calls, or repeated changes in a resident’s room or placement. Overall, the reviews suggest strengths in activities, therapy, and the care provided by some staff, alongside concerns about consistency in direct care, clinical follow-up, communication, dining, and the environment. Families considering the facility may wish to ask about response times, medication and health-monitoring procedures, family-update practices, staffing coverage, and room-cleaning standards.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.

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    Location

    Genesis Senior Living Center is located at 5608 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315.

    About Genesis Senior Living Center

    Genesis Senior Living Center sits in Des Moines, Iowa, and offers assisted living, nursing home, and Alzheimer's care. The community provides both private and semi-private rooms for residents, with choices fitting different needs. Residents can get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medicine, and there's memory care designed for those with Alzheimer's or dementia that aims to prevent wandering and keep things less confusing. The center operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and staff includes nursing and therapy professionals who also work alongside an activities coordinator to plan social, physical, and mental programs. Genesis offers meals that a dietitian prepares, plus laundry, housekeeping, and an on-site beauty shop for convenience. There's cable TV at no extra charge for residents and guests, and on-site physician and podiatry visits are available. Residents can use transportation for off-site appointments when needed. The therapy department provides a full range of services, with care also available for rehabilitation and long-term stays. Family-like care and friendly staff are main points, with reviews highlighting helpfulness and kindness, and an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on customer experiences. Genesis Senior Living Center belongs to the Iowa Health Care Association's Premier Partners, and is run by MGM Healthcare, with an emphasis on supporting residents' well-being every day.

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