Healthcare in West Des Moines

West Des Moines' healthcare access runs through an in-city MercyOne facility plus close proximity to Des Moines proper's larger regional hospitals.

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An in-city MercyOne facility

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center operates directly within the city, part of the MercyOne system headquartered in West Des Moines itself.

Close proximity to Des Moines' larger hospitals

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center -- a real, 875-bed not-for-profit Catholic hospital -- sits in genuinely close proximity in Des Moines proper.

MercyOne's real, substantial regional system

MercyOne employs approximately 20,000 people across Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois, headquartered directly in West Des Moines.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.