Wesley Des Moines sits on 42 acres overlooking Puget Sound in Des Moines, WA, offering a wide range of care and living choices for seniors in a setting with gardens, scenic views, and walking trails, and the place has Cottage Homes, Brownstone Apartments, and options for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and even home health, so you can move between care levels if you need more help. The community features beautiful outdoor spaces, pet-friendly areas, and amenities like flexible dining, a bistro, art studio, education center in The Terrace, and gathering spots like The Gardens, while dedicated teams focus on support, patience, and helping residents and families feel at home. Dining services prepare meals with a focus on nutrition and good taste, and you find a range of activities-a full calendar, fitness programs, hobby groups, classes, even overnight trips, and their own TV station-so people can stay active and social if they wish. Wesley offers specialized care including assisted living, memory care at the Albert W. Carr Memory Care Center or in The Arbor, Catered Living in The Commons if you want daily dining, weekly housekeeping, and social events, plus rehabilitation and skilled nursing through the Wesley Care Center for both short-term and long-term needs, and they've got a home care program called Catered Living for people who need flexible support at home. Health services cover things like wound care, medication reminders, bathing, dressing, and exercises, and there's adult day care and adult day health support for those who want a home-like spot with rehab and social help during the day. The network's strong on helping maintain independence with comfortable amenities like Wi-Fi, accessibility for wheelchairs, support for pets, and choices to match your changing needs, and you find an intergenerational feel, spiritual offerings, and creative arts among the meaningful experiences. Wesley Des Moines operates as a nonprofit rooted in the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, focusing on dignity, faith, and community, and they've gotten recognition with awards like Best of Senior Living for the quality care, friendliness, and welcoming environment, but mostly the place stands out because residents have so many paths to age well, stay engaged, and live how they want, whether that's quiet independent living or more hands-on memory care.
Wesley Des Moines
816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198- Independent living
- Assisted living
Mostly positive some staffing issues
I moved my mother into a beautiful, new 1800+ sq ft three-bedroom apartment - she's more engaged and eating better, the kitchen is nicer than her prior home, and the room is clean. Staff are mostly friendly, helpful and attentive to special needs; the grounds and buildings are pleasant and activities are varied with welcoming residents, though she still has trouble meeting peers. Downsides: dining hours are 4-7 PM (most leave by ~6:15), the food is bland, and the place feels understaffed with some poorly trained/unfriendly admin and policies that aren't readily available.
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Wesley Des Moines offers independent living and assisted living.
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The full address for this community is 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198.
Yes, Wesley Des Moines offers 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.
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