Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center, Des Moines, WA

The Essentials

Summary

Across 3 inspections from August 2023 to February 2026, state surveyors documented 52 findings at Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center; 52 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 3; 2023–2026, standard
Findings: 52; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 52; Of 52 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 0; No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings
2023	1	21
2024	1	21
2025	0	0
2026	1	10

What the Record Shows

52 of 52 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, February 12, 2026, recorded 10 findings (most serious: Level E).

What to Ask About

Care Plans, Cited in Three Inspections
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Three Inspections
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Three Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
Notice Before Transfer or Discharge, Cited in Two Inspections
Pre-Admission Screening, Cited in Two Inspections
Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections
Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections
Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Antibiotic Use, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center
Address: 826 South 218Th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
CMS Certification Number: 505475
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 148
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Record Window: August 8, 2023 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Feb 122026
Standard health inspection
10 findings
- F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 292024
Standard health inspection
21 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F728Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F758Implement 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
- F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Aug 82023
Standard health inspection
21 findings
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F838Conduct 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F688Provide 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F578Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
- F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Care Plans, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F656 in August 2023, October 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F656 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F677 in August 2023, October 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F677 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in August 2023, October 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F689 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in August 2023, October 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Notice Before Transfer or Discharge, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F623 in August 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers notice to the resident, their representative and the ombudsman before a transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F623 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Pre-Admission Screening, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F645 in October 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers the required screening for mental illness or intellectual disability before admission (PASARR). None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F645 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
7
Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F657 in August 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F657 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
8
Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in August 2023 and February 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F658 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
9
Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F690 in August 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F690 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
10
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F761 in August 2023 and February 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F761 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
11
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in August 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F812 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
12
Antibiotic Use, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F881 in August 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers the home’s program for monitoring antibiotic use. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232426F881 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
02
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
03
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
04
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
05
When do you transfer or discharge a resident, and how much notice do families get?
Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
06
Was the required pre-admission screening done for every resident, and how is it tracked?
Pre-Admission Screening: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
07
How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?
Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
08
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
09
How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?
Continence and Catheter Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
10
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
11
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
12
How do you track antibiotic use and decide when one is needed?
Antibiotic Use: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
13
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
14
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts August 8, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Washington state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Washington state survey agency
Inspection Aug 8, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Washington state survey agency
Inspection Oct 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Washington state survey agency
Inspection Feb 12, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 505475
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowAugust 8, 2023 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before August 2023 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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