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Wesley Des Moines

816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

3 published reviews availableRead reviews

About the community

About Wesley Des Moines

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Family and resident feedback

3 published reviews available

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★★★★★

Critical

Beautiful new building, nice staff, forgettable food

We moved to an 1800+ sq ft 3 bedroom apartment (the biggest they have) in the new Garden building [date removed]. We are both 78 years old and used to living independently. Our reason for selling our house and moving was to guard against the eventuality of a health crisis that forces the move at a time when we were least prepared to do it. The apartment is beautiful, new and very functional. The kitchen is better than the one we had in our 4 bedroom house. The staff is friendly and helpful and the people we have me…

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
FRANK DUKE JRJune 4, 2023Published source

★★★★★

Critical

Understaffed, some not well trained, room nice, and clean, administrative staff not very friendly as well as new to the job. Policies and Procedures not read or readily available.

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4.0 / 5
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2.5 / 5
Value for Cost
2.5 / 5
Care Services
2.5 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 21, 2017Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Everyone Is Friendly and Helpful

Since moving my mother here she is more engaged and is eating better. The staff have been very helpful, friendly and welcoming . They are patient and considerate as well. The grounds and buildings are pleasant and well-kept. The food is good and the staff caters to special needs. There are a wide variety of activities available every day of the week. The residents have been very welcoming to my mother and I would recommend this community.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
R.A.April 5, 2016Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 29, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Professional Chef
  • Kosher
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • Organic
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Covered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • American Sign Language
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Birthday Parties
  • Community Service Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Well Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Other Religious Services
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Protestant Services
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Gardening Club
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Activities On-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Tai Chi
  • Wii Bowling
  • Art Classes
  • Live Musical Performances

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Jacuzzi
  • Ballroom
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Swimming Pool
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Bath Tubs
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Full kitchen
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 29, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required