Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center, Des Moines
826 South 218th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198 · 1.0 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 148 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Nursing Home in Des Moines, WA · CMS Data August 2026
Puget Sound Transitional Care
How Does Puget Sound Transitional Care Rate?
Puget Sound Transitional Care is a 165-bed for-profit nursing home in Des Moines, WA. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on August 27, 2025, cited 24 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.8 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 24
- Certified beds
- 165
2800 South 224th Street,
Des Moines, WA 98198
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.8 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.8 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.2 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.4 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 32% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 60% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | August 27, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 24 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Puget Sound Transitional Care who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 15% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.0% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 2.0% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 1.6% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.8% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 58% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 17% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 165 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 81 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | RIVER OTTER HEALTHCARE LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | THE ENSIGN GROUP (342 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | February 2004 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Washington's Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-800-562-6028) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Washington.
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