Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

    9225 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
    4.0 · 68 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Great Independent Living, Assisted Concerns

    I live here and love the beautiful, upscale grounds, Three Fountains view, roomy amenities (pool, fitness center, library, spa), plentiful activities, and generally friendly, attentive staff and great food in Independent Living. The wellness, therapy and social programs are excellent and I feel engaged and safe most days. That said, I've seen concerning lapses in Assisted/Long-term Care - slow call responses, staffing turnover, maintenance issues (cold rooms, delayed repairs), occasional poor hygiene/reporting, and higher costs than expected. Bottom line: great for active Independent Living; if you expect heavy assisted care, tour carefully and ask hard questions about staffing, incident reporting and long-term care quality.

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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

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.96 · 68 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.9
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      2.0

    Location

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    About Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living

    Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living, sits on 50 acres with natural ponds, lively water features, and well-kept gardens, with walking paths that offer plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, so residents can stay active and enjoy nature whenever they like. The community has independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, so there's help for different needs as people's lives change, and the staff can give help with daily activities if it's needed. Edgewater has a security focus and offers at-home services like home care, palliative care, and hospice, letting people stay comfortable if they want to stay in familiar surroundings. They're known for WellAhead: Well-Being at Home, which gives wellness help right at home, and Well at Wesley: A Wellness Center Membership, where people can work on their health and fitness. Nutrition programs, Meals on Wheels, and in-house nutritional counseling make sure everyone gets the food and advice they need, and meals are served every day in a style meant to be tasty and enjoyable. The community brings people of different ages together with intergenerational programming and has a busy calendar with music, lectures, and various activities both onsite and offsite to help keep minds sharp and spirits high. Edgewater lets residents bring pets, with rules in place, so animal lovers can keep companions close, and the buildings and gardens are set up with wheelchair accessible showers and mobility-friendly features, so people can move around with less worry. The facility has modern updates with Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, and renovated living spaces, plus there's a swimming pool or hot tub, indoor and outdoor common areas, and a performing arts center, so there's always something to do or somewhere to relax. Health services cover a lot, with nurses on staff, doctors and nurses on call, a podiatrist available, and therapy services like physical, speech, and occupational therapy right onsite. Specialty options like Brookside Assisted Living, Beacon Springs Memory Support, and The Cottages Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation make sure people with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other needs get safe, compassionate care in the right setting for them. Edgewater keeps policies like no smoking inside, offers resident parking, has handicap accessible areas, provides transportation to appointments or trips, and has beauty and barber shops on campus for convenience. Devotional services are always available, reflecting the Christian heritage that's part of daily life here, and the community takes a hospitality approach, encouraging everyone to make choices about their own lives. With a dedicated concierge and focus on dignity, comfort, and respect, residents at Edgewater can expect honest support as they enjoy their days, with care that aims to support health of the mind, body, and spirit at every stage.

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