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Azria Health Park Place
2401 East Eighth Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Azria Health Park Place, in Des Moines, Iowa, is certified for 70 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Azria Health chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 66 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 9, 38 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 94.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $37K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 69.6%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 66 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 94.3 | 31.4 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.6% | 47.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $36,875 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Dec 2025, 26 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 L ×1 G ×1 D ×38 E ×19 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | F | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 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 | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 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 | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 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 | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | 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 | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | Fine | $14,385 | |
| 11 Sep 2025 | Fine | $22,490 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 69.6%, RNs 41.7%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.7% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 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 | 37.6% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Bcp Union Park Llc. Chain: Azria Health (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bcp Iowa Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/17/2019 |
| Oxford Finance LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2019 |
| Bcp Iowa Opco Holdings LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childserve Habilitation Center | Johnston | 74 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | Urbandale | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Karen Acres Care Center | Urbandale | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 31.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Mill-Pond | Ankeny | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| On With Life Long Term Care | Polk City | 40 | 5 | 5 | — | 7 | 17.5 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Prairie Vista Village | Altoona | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8.7 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | Des Moines | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6 | $56K | 6 May 2026 |
| Wesley On Grand | Des Moines | 80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
All 30 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Azria Health Park Place been cited for?
66 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Azria Health Park Place been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $37K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Azria Health Park Place compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Azria Health Park Place?
It is part of the Azria Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bcp Iowa Opco Holdings LLC and Bcp Iowa Opco Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Azria Health Park Place last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.