Ramsey Village Continuing Care

    1611 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
    • Independent Living
    • 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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • 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
    • 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

    4.13·(147)

    Overall rating

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

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • Long-tenured, low-turnover employee base
    • Continuum of care across independent, assisted, memory, and skilled nursing
    • Supportive admissions and transition assistance
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas and grounds
    • Renovated independent-living apartments with modern finishes
    • Hotel-like lobby and professional atmosphere
    • Home-style, high-quality dining with varied menus
    • Multiple dining areas organized by care level
    • Active social programming: movies, music, outings, and special events
    • On-site rehabilitation and effective therapy services
    • Family-centered communication and hospice support
    • On-site amenities (salon, exercise room, patio/garden)
    • Pet-friendly environment
    • Reasonable pricing/value for some levels of care

    Cons

    • Inconsistent responsiveness to call lights and care requests
    • Variable staff professionalism and communication
    • Inconsistent personal-care routines and incontinence-care timeliness
    • Cleanliness and sanitation concerns in some resident rooms
    • Gaps in management of residents' personal belongings and valuables
    • Uneven maintenance and renovation coverage across units
    • Temperature-control variability in apartments and common areas
    • Limited or uneven activity frequency for independent-living residents
    • Short staffing that can affect timeliness of care
    • Gaps in complaint-resolution and family-communication processes
    • Limited dedicated therapy/rehabilitation space
    • Institutional or nursing-home ambiance in parts of the building
    • Higher cost relative to some local alternatives

    Summary of reviews

    Ramsey Village presents as a full-spectrum continuing care community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Many families and visitors praise the facility’s strengths: a generally compassionate caregiving team, long-tenured staff, a well-maintained campus and grounds, renovated independent-living units, and a hotel-like main entry and common areas. Dining is frequently described as a strong point—home-style meals, generous portions, and multiple dining rooms organized by level of care. On-site rehabilitation and therapy services are also highlighted for effective recovery support.

    Care and staffing observations are mixed. Numerous accounts emphasize attentive, family-centered staff and staff members who establish strong resident relationships; those elements contribute to residents’ sense of safety and continuity as needs progress. At the same time, reviewers describe variability in staff responsiveness, communication, and conduct. This variability includes delayed responses to call lights or care needs, uneven adherence to personal-care schedules, and occasional concerns about how resident belongings are managed. Several comments indicate that short staffing or staffing inconsistencies can contribute to these delays and to uneven experiences across shifts.

    Dining, activities, and therapy are generally viewed positively but with qualifications. Food quality and menu variety receive repeated praise, and social programming (movies, music, outings, visiting performers) is energetic in many units. Independent-living participants and some families, however, note inconsistent activity frequency or smaller-than-expected independent dining spaces; prospective residents who prioritize daily programming should verify current schedules. Therapy and rehab services are often described as effective, though there are expressions of limited therapy/ walking space and a desire for more structured rehabilitative offerings in certain areas.

    Facility condition and amenities show a mix of renovated and older spaces. Strengths include updated apartments with higher-end finishes in some units, clean common areas, accessible amenity spaces (salon, exercise room, patio), and a generally attractive exterior and grounds. Counterbalancing this are reports of uneven renovation coverage—some rooms remain dated or modest in size—temperature-control variability, and isolated sanitation and odor concerns in certain resident rooms or bathrooms. Prospective residents should ask which specific units have been renovated and inspect natural light, storage, and climate control during a tour.

    Management and processes draw both praise and criticism. Several families commend proactive communication, supportive hospice coordination, and administrators or staff members who go above and beyond. Conversely, there are recurring complaints about the facility’s responsiveness to family concerns, the effectiveness of complaint resolution, and documentation/handling of serious incidents. A minority of reviews reference formal complaints filed with external agencies and allegations related to handling of valuables; these items suggest prospective families should inquire directly about incident-reporting procedures, staffing levels, and how complaints are investigated and resolved.

    In summary, Ramsey Village appears to offer strong continuum-of-care capabilities, a generally compassionate staff team, appealing dining, and attractive communal spaces—qualities that many families found reassuring. At the same time, there are consistent themes around variability in day-to-day care responsiveness, uneven facility updates, and management follow-through on complaints. Recommendation: visitors should tour multiple unit types, review recent inspection or complaint histories, ask for current staffing ratios and activity schedules, confirm which apartments are renovated, and discuss policies for valuables, temperature control, and response-time expectations before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Ramsey Village Continuing Care is located at 1611 27th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310.

    About Ramsey Village Continuing Care

    Ramsey Village Continuing Care in Des Moines, Iowa, is a senior living community found near Drake University and just off I-235, so folks can get to nearby places pretty easily, and the campus itself is set up so people can feel at home and connected to neighbors, with all sorts of community spaces like gardens, outdoor common areas, walking paths, and an inviting dining room where you can have all-day meals, and they cater to special diets like allergies and diabetes, which is important for a lot of people. There are fun things to do, if that's what someone likes, because they've got a movie theater, arts and crafts rooms, a game room, a library, activity spots, and scheduled daily activities, and you'll see both resident-run and community events going on to keep folks engaged. People can move between different types of care-like Independent Living, Assisted Living, two levels of Memory Care with specialized support for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, Nursing Home care, Rehabilitation Care, and Respite Care- depending on what they need at the time, and staff's there to help, with 24-hour supervision and medication management by nurses, help with daily living, support with household chores, and even rehab therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy for recovery after surgery or an illness. The facility's laid out with things that make living a bit easier, like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, phones, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and the option of upscale studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments-some even furnished-so folks have choices if they need more space or privacy, and there's also pet-friendly and accessible layouts. Residents and their families get a say in how things run, through councils set up to voice concerns or improve care, and security's a focus, especially in memory care, with monitored, safe spaces. Regular transportation is on hand, so people can get to appointments or outings, and there's help with moving in and daily support like laundry and cleaning, all to keep things running smoothly. Ramsey Village provides a variety of programs for social, educational, and spiritual enrichment, like music activities, wellness rooms, devotional services, and beautician services, and they're careful to help people stay as independent as possible, making sure support matches what each person wants or needs as things change. The community aims to be nurturing and comfortable, helping people stay connected and feel useful, whether participating in activities, joining in meals, or just spending time with their neighbors.

    People often ask...

    Ramsey Village Continuing Care offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 22 photos of Ramsey Village Continuing Care on Mirador.

    Yes, Ramsey Village Continuing Care allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1611 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50310.

    No, Ramsey Village Continuing Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number1778
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs for People with Dementia
    Capacity10 residents
    EffectiveJune 26th, 2025
    ExpiresJune 26th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    11

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    21

    Years

    17 Dec 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The program was in compliance with applicable rules.
    04 Aug 2022Renewal
    Identified deficiencies included a service plan not signed before occupancy and staff training gaps in food safety/sanitation and dementia-specific education. The agency noted these issues and required follow-up through quality assurance processes.
    • —Preliminary service plan prior to occupancy signing
    • 69.28(5)Food service sanitation orientation
    • 69.30(3)Dementia-specific education for personnel
    10 Sept 2020FIC
    Found no deficiencies; no regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the on-site survey.
    21 Aug 2019Renewal
    Found that a background check was not completed prior to employment.
    • 481-67.19(3)Record Checks
    31 Oct 2017Incident
    Investigated the incident and found no regulatory deficiencies.
    08 Aug 2017Renewal
    Found no deficiencies. The on-site assessment determined compliance with certification.
    06 Aug 2015Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during the recertification monitoring evaluation.
    13 May 2013Renewal
    Concluded that there were no regulatory insufficiencies identified during the certification period and on-site monitoring.
    09 Jun 2011Renewal
    Identified regulatory insufficiencies related to dementia-specific staff training and continuing education requirements.
    • IAC r. 481-69.30(1)Dementia-Specific Education and Training for Staff
    • IAC r. 481-69.30(3)Dementia-Specific Continuing Education for Staff
    16 Jun 2009Renewal
    Identified multiple regulatory deficiencies related to tenant evaluation, service planning, staffing, and dementia-specific training during a monitoring review.
    • 321 IAC 25.23(1) and/or (2)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 321 IAC 25.28(3)Service Plan
    • 321 IAC 25.33(1)Staffing
    • 321 IAC 25.34(3)Dementia-Specific Education
    25 May 2005Complaint
    Observed deficiencies in occupancy agreements and tenant evaluations, with regulatory insufficiencies cited.
    • Type A321 IAC 25.22Occupancy Agreement
    • Type A321 IAC 25.23(1) and/or (2)Evaluation of Tenant

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