Rehabilitation Center of Des MoinesCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 701 Riverview, Des Moines, IA 50316
- CCN
- 165268
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 74
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Residents per day
- 67
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 9 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Iowa is 5. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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 | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 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) | 16 Sep 2025 | 9 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 17 Oct 2024 | 9 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 18 | 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 | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 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 | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 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 | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 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 | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 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 | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 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.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
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 | 3.91 | 3.70 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.74 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.56 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.65 | 2.51 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.39 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 35.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Iowa median
- 41.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 63.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
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 | 17.1% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 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 | 8.2% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.6% | 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
- Discovery Trail Healthcare, Inc.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Healthcare LLC | Direct ownership interest | 27 Mar 2017 | |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Indirect ownership interest | 27 Mar 2017 | |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | 30 Aug 2016 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Des Moines | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 5 Mar 2026 | |
| 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 | |
| Ramsey Village | Des Moines | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| Valley View Village | Des Moines | 3 of 5 | 9 | $9,110 | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | Des Moines | 5 of 5 | 3 | $56,493 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Wesley on Grand | Des Moines | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 12 Jun 2025 | |
| Calvin Community | Des Moines | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | Des Moines | 2 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 2 Apr 2026 | |
| Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines | Des Moines | 1 of 5 | 4 | $52,632 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Greater Southside Health and RehabilitationSpecial Focus candidate | Des Moines | 1 of 5 | 29 | $252,963 | 10 Jun 2025 | |
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care CenterSpecial Focus Facility | West Des Moines | Not rated | 36 | $478,835 | 8 Jan 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 Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines (CCN 165268). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/rehabilitation-center-of-des-moines-des-moines-ia-165268/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 3 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 17 Oct 2024.
- Who operates Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain The Ensign Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Rehabilitation Center of 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.