Des Moines Senior AdvisorWesley Life Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 4328 114th Street in Urbandale, IA 50322. Medicare first certified it in 2004, 22 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3. Its strongest result against the Iowa average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Wesley Life Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Wesley Life Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 4328 114th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 |
| Phone | (515) 978-2777 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 167295 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/20/2004 |
How does Wesley Life Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Wesley Life Home Health. It is better than the Iowa average on 4 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Wesley Life Home Health | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.2% | 96.8% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88% | 87.4% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.6% | 89% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 93.5% | 89.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 93.5% | 89% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 89.5% | 86.1% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.7% | 96.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 73% | 67.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 78.6% | 82.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, breathing improved and got better at bathing.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Wesley Life Home Health?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Wesley Life Home Health, based on 333 completed surveys. The Iowa average is 82%.
| Survey question | Wesley Life Home Health | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 83% | 88% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 86% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Wesley Life Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Wesley Life Home Health better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 84% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.6% |
Which home health services does Wesley Life Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Wesley Life Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Wesley Life Home Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Des Moines-area ZIP codes does Wesley Life Home Health serve?
Wesley Life Home Health tells Medicare it serves 74 ZIP codes in Des Moines and Polk, Dallas, Warren, Jasper, Madison and Guthrie counties, out of 130 in total.
- 50001
- 50003
- 50007
- 50009
- 50021
- 50023
- 50028
- 50029
- 50032
- 50035
- 50038
- 50047
- 50048
- 50054
- 50061
- 50063
- 50066
- 50069
- 50070
- 50072
- 50073
- 50109
- 50111
- 50118
- 50125
- 50131
- 50135
- 50139
- 50160
- 50161
- 50164
- 50166
- 50167
- 50168
- 50169
- 50170
- 50208
- 50210
- 50211
- 50216
- 50218
- 50220
- 50226
- 50228
- 50229
- 50232
- 50233
- 50237
- 50240
- 50243
- 50244
- 50251
- 50257
- 50261
- 50263
- 50265
- 50266
- 50273
- 50309
- 50310
- 50311
- 50312
- 50313
- 50314
- 50315
- 50316
- 50317
- 50320
- 50321
- 50322
- 50323
- 50324
- 50325
- 50327
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Wesley Life Home Health before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
78.6% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Iowa average 82.1%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Urbandale, IA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Urbandale.
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Unitypoint at Home — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Wesley Life Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Wesley Life Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 167295 and has been since 2004. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Wesley Life Home Health's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Iowa average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Wesley Life Home Health provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
