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Trinity Center At Luther Park
1555 Hull Avenue, 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.
Trinity Center At Luther Park, in Des Moines, Iowa, is certified for 120 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $162K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 26.3%.
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 | 13 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.8 | 31.4 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.3% | 47.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $162,205 | $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: 23 Dec 2025, 31 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×9 E ×2 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 23 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Aug 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | Fine | $162,205 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.3%, RNs 18.2%; 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 | 24.3% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.1% | 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 | 20.5% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.4% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Luther Park Health Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2016 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Forge Financial & Management Consulting, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2025 |
| Functional Pathways of Tennessee LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| J Evans Nutrition Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2022 |
| Knorr Enterprises Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Premier Senior Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Saltech Systems LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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 Trinity Center At Luther Park been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Trinity Center At Luther Park been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $162K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Trinity Center At Luther Park compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Trinity Center At Luther Park?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Trinity Center At Luther Park last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 23 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.