Wesley Des Moines Redevelopment

In 2014, Wesley launched a multi-phase redevelopment of the south side of its Des Moines retirement community to provide for more modern amenities and independent lifestyles. Construction on the last phase of the redevelopment is expected to begin in late 2021 or early 2022 and be completed in 2023. The new building will offer a   Read more…


Planning Your Future

Planning your future can seem like an eight-course meal, but our real estate event will show you how it can be made easier. With interest rates low and homes for sale throughout the state in high demand, there’s no better time than now to consider selling your home, but planning your future can seem like   Read more…


Staying Fit at Wesley Des Moines

Take a look at our fitness program at Wesley Des Moines! Health and Fitness Coordinator Tyler Pendleton gives a tour of the exercise programs at Wesley Des Moines and describes the health benefits for older adults. Interested in learning more about activities, available floor plans or pricing at Wesley Des Moines?  Call us (206) 824-5000   Read more…


Why One Resident Chose Wesley

When Sherry Michaelson’s husband was diagnosed with Parkinsons, they knew they had to make a change from their two-level home. They were already familiar with Wesley as Sherry’s mother and mother-in-law lived on different campuses. When it came time to make a move, they knew Wesley would be the right place for them. Wesley is   Read more…


Bonding with the Boeing Retirees Group at Wesley

The Wesley Des Moines campus is home to over 50 Boeing retirees, and they’ve now started their own group. When Eldon Davis moved to Wesley in September of 2020, he started looking for a way to get to know more people in the Des Moines community.  On his third week at Wesley, he noticed a   Read more…


A Day In the Life: What is Living at a Wesley Community Really Like?

A Wesley resident shares a glimpse of her day-to-day life living in a 65+ community. Judy Moyer has lived in her Wesley Des Moines Cottage for nearly nine years. As a single woman with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease and her sister living out of state, she found peace of mind in a place   Read more…


How Do You Know When It’s Time for a Move?

Residents of Wesley share when they knew it was time to move. After Karleen Kennedy’s husband passed, she was hesitant to leave her home of over 30 years. Although it was well maintained, the home needed repairs and the nearly three acres of landscaping was more than she could handle alone. This got her thinking   Read more…


One Father’s Decision to Support the Family

Irv Beadle and his wife of 63 years, Marlene, were avid marathoners, hikers, bikers, travelers, and all-around adventurers even into their later 70s. After Marlene passed, Irv gathered his children and informed them he was considering moving into a senior living community. “The stress of taking care of a loved one can be overwhelming, and   Read more…


Celebrating Our Team Members at Wesley

With Wesley campuses vaccinated, our communities are finding ways to show appreciation for the staff who have worked so hard to keep our communities safe and engaged during the pandemic. Wesley Lea Hill held a dinner and showed a movie at the “drive in” for staff. On April 16th, they screened “Guardians of the Galaxy”   Read more…


Debunking the Myths of Senior Living

Wesley residents debunk the myths of living in a retirement community. As we age, there are many considerations. From financial concerns, lifestyle factors to where you will live. Hear from two Wesley residents, Viki Long and Linda Hagen, about why they choose to make the move and debunk the myths about moving into a retirement community.   Read more…