Pricing ranges from
    $5,859 – 7,616/month

    Wesley on Grand

    3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    • 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
    • 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

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    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

    4.07·(92)

    Overall rating

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

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      2.4

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive frontline staff
    • Comprehensive continuum of care (independent to long-term care)
    • On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
    • Well-regarded rehabilitation services
    • Remodeled, attractive Tudor-style campus and gardens
    • Multiple dining venues including pub and fine dining
    • Heated pool and well-equipped fitness center (treadmills, bikes, underwater treadmill)
    • Robust activities and social programming (lectures, music, trips, themed events)
    • Accessible design features (ramps, accessible bathrooms)
    • On-site family rooms and large common areas
    • Convenient location near a hospital
    • Flexible dining times and refrigerated storage options
    • Frequent outings and planned resident trips
    • Clean, well-maintained public areas and tasteful decor
    • Helpful maintenance and support staff
    • 24/7 nursing availability in clinical units
    • Smooth transition and move-in process for many families
    • Safe, dignified atmosphere and strong community feel

    Cons

    • Inconsistent overnight and frontline staffing levels
    • Variability in staff conduct and communication tone
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some units
    • Leadership and management turnover affecting continuity
    • Inconsistent meal quality and limited therapeutic diet options
    • Medication-administration and pharmacy-billing process gaps
    • After-hours access and outsourced-caregiver coordination issues
    • Inconsistent environmental maintenance and service disruptions
    • Institutional-feeling environment and reduced natural light in memory unit
    • Opaque pricing structure and extra-fee charges

    Summary of reviews

    Wesley on Grand presents a mixed but clear profile: it is a well-appointed, recently renovated campus with a broad continuum of care, visible lifestyle amenities, and strong rehabilitation capabilities. Many families and residents praised the campus aesthetics — Tudor-style architecture, gardens, fountain seating areas, and tasteful common spaces — and the wealth of on-site amenities including multiple restaurants, a pub, theater and music programming, a heated pool, and a well-equipped fitness center. The facility’s location near a hospital and the availability of on-site and in-home therapy services were repeatedly cited as practical advantages for residents with changing health needs.

    Clinical care and staff performance show substantial variation. A sizable number of accounts describe compassionate, skilled nursing and therapy teams, effective recovery support, and 24/7 clinical availability in the skilled units. These reviews highlight attentive aides, helpful nursing staff, and strong physical/occupational/speech therapy outcomes. At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns: inconsistent overnight and frontline staffing levels, variability in staff communication and conduct, and gaps in incident response and family communication. These patterns appear to affect perceptions of reliability and safety for some families.

    Dining and programming are strengths with caveats. The campus offers multiple dining venues, flexible meal times, planned outings, and an active calendar of lectures, exercise classes, arts events, and multi-day trips. Several reviewers praised specific menu items and the social dining environment. Conversely, others noted inconsistent food quality, an emphasis on processed or fried options, limited diabetic or therapeutic-menu choices, and encouragement of excess desserts; families with dietary sensitivities should verify menu accommodations.

    Facility operations and management show evidence of investment alongside areas needing attention. Renovation and modernization efforts — including updates to an Alzheimer’s wing — received positive mention, and maintenance staff were often described as responsive. However, reviews also referenced service disruptions (extended elevator outages, intermittent maintenance issues), pest-control and sanitation concerns in some areas, and leadership instability marked by turnover in key positions. Financial transparency was another recurring theme: reviewers cited high pricing, mandatory commitments, and additional fees for supplies and pharmacy services that can impact overall value.

    Overall, Wesley on Grand offers substantial amenities, a broad care continuum, and many examples of high-quality clinical and rehabilitative care. Prospective residents and families should weigh those strengths against documented operational variability: confirm current staffing ratios (especially overnight), request clarification on therapeutic-diet accommodations and pharmacy/billing practices, inquire about pest-control and housekeeping protocols, and evaluate the memory-care environment for natural light and activity programming tailored to cognitive needs. A thorough, up-to-date tour and direct discussions with nursing leadership can help align expectations with the facility’s present operational status.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

    Wesley on Grand is located at 3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312.

    About Wesley on Grand

    Wesley on Grand is a senior living community that's part of WesleyLife, so folks can get a range of services right there, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, and skilled nursing, plus short-term rehab and adult day services at the Dahl Adult Day Center. The place is known for being clean, well-stocked, and has nice touches like art on the walls-some made by residents-and there's a lot of sunlight and pretty spaces, with a pond and fountain out back, walking trails, and places where residents can gather together or just have some quiet time in their own apartment, whether it's a studio, single, or two-bedroom. The apartments usually include a kitchen or kitchenette, washers and dryers, and features for safety and accessibility, like sprinklers and handrails, and you get options like cable TV, wifi, and a salon called Grand Creations for hair and beauty.

    The Wesley on Grand staff is trained to support everyone's needs, whether someone's mostly independent or needs help with daily tasks, memory loss, or more serious health care. They handle personal care, transportation, housekeeping, laundry, and there's information and support for long-term care insurance too. Meals come with plenty of choices, and social life is active, with programs for wellness, fitness, education, arts and crafts, games, and other activities that help neighbors connect. Special safety and wayfinding tools help with privacy and let people move around with ease. The big idea is to support both mind and body health with wellness programs and spiritual support, which fits WesleyLife's approach, focusing on healthy living and seeing possibilities for every person.

    There are other connected communities too-like Park Centre, Edgewater, Wesley The Village, Brio of Johnston, Fair Haven East, Pella Manor, and Halcyon House-sharing in the same WesleyLife tradition. Wesley on Grand lets you have peace of mind knowing there's priority access to different care levels as needs change. People can stay in their homes and still use at-home services for home care, palliative, hospice or Meals on Wheels. The Well at Wesley Wellness Center runs regular fitness and health programs, and the community reaches out, offering programs like Community Nutrition and intergenerational activities that tie everyone together. Folks can also use transportation, enjoy dining rooms with varied menus, and gather in fitness and activity rooms.

    Wesley on Grand rates an 8 out of 10 from residents and their families, which shows people think pretty well of the place. The community emphasizes supporting both independent and assisted living, offers specialized memory and nursing care, and puts a big focus on holistic wellness. Staff approach care with Christian values and compassion, aiming for brighter, healthier, and fuller lives for older adults, but of course, what feels right will depend on each person's needs and wants.

    People often ask...

    Wesley on Grand offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,859 per month.

    Wesley on Grand offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 22 photos of Wesley on Grand on Mirador.

    Yes, Wesley on Grand allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312.

    No, Wesley on Grand 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 number1873
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity126 residents
    EffectiveApril 4th, 2026
    ExpiresApril 3rd, 2028
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    Inspection Reports

    16

    Reports

    17

    Citations

    9

    Complaints

    20

    Years

    02 Jul 2025Renewal
    Found no regulatory deficiencies during the recertification visit. Census counted 66 residents (61 without cognitive impairment, 5 with cognitive impairment).
    21 Mar 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    07 Dec 2022Complaint
    Identified a lapse in medication administration for one resident who did not receive prescribed diazepam as ordered from 12/14/21 to 12/29/21, with missing controlled drug records noted.
    • 481-67.5(2)f(4)Medications
    27 Apr 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    12 Jan 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in developing and updating tenants' service plans, including missing assessments and outdated plans.
    • 481-69.26(1); 481-69.26(231C)Service Plans
    14 Dec 2020Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance with certification requirements after a recertification visit and onsite infection control survey. No regulatory insufficiencies were cited.
    15 Aug 2018Complaint
    Verified no deficiencies were identified.
    06 Jul 2016Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during recertification monitoring evaluation.
    20 Aug 2014Renewal
    Identified regulatory insufficiencies in tenant evaluations and program management. Noted gaps in staff training and ongoing evaluation processes.
    • IAC 481-69.22(1)Regulatory Insufficiency
    • IAC 481-69.22(2)Regulatory Insufficiency
    • IAC 481-69.29(5)Regulatory Insufficiency
    24 Jan 2012Renewal
    Concluded that no deficiencies were found during the final recertification monitoring. The evaluation showed no regulatory insufficiencies.
    05 Apr 2011Incident
    Investigated a complaint about medication administration and nurse oversight; found regulatory insufficiency and documentation gaps in how medications were handled and recorded.
    • IAC r. 481-69.28(1)Regulatory Insufficiency
    03 Feb 2011Complaint
    Investigated the complaint against the program and found no deficiencies cited.
    04 Mar 2010Renewal
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies during monitoring.
    01 Dec 2008Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and identified regulatory insufficiencies in occupancy notices, cognitive evaluations, exclusion criteria, service plans, and medication administration; findings were accepted and no further action was required.
    • 321 IAC 2522Occupancy Agreement notice
    • 321 IAC 2523Evaluation of Tenant
    • 321 IAC 2524Exclusion Criteria / Discharge
    • 321 IAC 2528Service Plan Development
    • 321 IAC 2528Service Plan Signatures
    • 655 IAC 625 and 655 IAC 631Medication administration by licensed clinician
    10 Mar 2008Renewal
    Identified multiple regulatory insufficiencies in tenant evaluations, service plans, medication management, nurse reviews, and staff training.
    • 321 IAC 25.23(2)Functional, cognitive and health evaluations
    • 321 IAC 25.28Individualized service plans—activities for those unable to plan
    • 321 IAC 25.29(2)a; 655-6.2(5)e(152)Medication administration by licensed staff
    • 321 IAC 25.30Nurse review and health status monitoring
    • 321 IAC 25.33(5)Staff training
    10 Feb 2006Complaint
    Found no regulatory insufficiencies during the on-site monitoring evaluation. Tenants reported satisfaction and autonomy, with ample activities available.

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