Accura Healthcare of South Des MoinesCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 4911 SW 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
- CCN
- 165273
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 89
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 83
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Jul 2025. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Iowa is 5. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $52,632 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 2 payment denials.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Polk County median | Iowa median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 30 homes in the county, 387 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Iowa median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 24 Jul 2025 | 4 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 22 Aug 2024 | 15 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 48 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | L0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Feb 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 48 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | B | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0917 | Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2024 | Fine | $30,675 | |
| 25 Apr 2024 | Payment denial | 30 | |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Fine | $21,957 | |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | 28 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Iowa median | Iowa average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.93 | 3.70 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.70 | 0.74 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.54 | 0.56 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.90 | 2.51 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.42 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 47.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Iowa median
- 41.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 40.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 30.1% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.3% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.1% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Polk County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Southside Health and RehabilitationSpecial Focus candidate | Des Moines | 1 of 5 | 29 | $252,963 | 10 Jun 2025 | |
| Wesley on Grand | Des Moines | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 12 Jun 2025 | |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | Des Moines | 5 of 5 | 3 | $56,493 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | Des Moines | 2 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 2 Apr 2026 | |
| University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Des Moines | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 5 Mar 2026 | |
| Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines | Des Moines | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 16 Sep 2025 | |
| Ramsey Village | Des Moines | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care CenterSpecial Focus Facility | West Des Moines | Not rated | 36 | $478,835 | 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Calvin Community | Des Moines | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Azria Health Park PlaceSpecial Focus candidate | Des Moines | 1 of 5 | 19 | $36,875 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Trinity Center at Luther Park | Des Moines | 1 of 5 | 7 | $162,205 | 23 Dec 2025 | |
| Harmony West Des Moines | West Des Moines | 1 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 5 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines (CCN 165273). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/accura-healthcare-of-south-des-moines-des-moines-ia-165273/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
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Questions
- When was Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 18 Sep 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Iowa as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.