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University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
233 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
CCN
165272
Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Certified beds
91
Residents per day
75
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating4 of 5
Health inspection rating3 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating5 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Iowa is 5. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.

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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.

CMS star ratings of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homePolk County medianIowa medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating43.03.03.0
Health inspection rating33.03.02.8
Staffing rating24.04.02.9
Quality measure rating53.03.03.6

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.

Health citations of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsIowa median
Cycle 1 (latest)5 Mar 202645
Cycle 230 Jan 2025105
Cycle 3No date85

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.

Scope and severity of the 22 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyG0H0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmF0
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
5 Mar 2026F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey3 Apr 2026
5 Mar 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation3 Apr 2026
5 Mar 2026F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey3 Apr 2026
5 Mar 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey3 Apr 2026

Survey cycle 2: 10 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
7 May 2025F0803Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation23 May 2025
7 May 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation23 May 2025
30 Jan 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation20 Feb 2025
30 Jan 2025F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation20 Feb 2025
30 Jan 2025F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint investigation20 Feb 2025
30 Jan 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey20 Feb 2025
30 Jan 2025F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DStandard survey20 Feb 2025
30 Jan 2025F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.EStandard survey20 Feb 2025
30 Jan 2025F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint investigation20 Feb 2025
30 Jan 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey20 Feb 2025

Survey cycle 3: 8 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
21 Mar 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EStandard survey11 Apr 2024
21 Mar 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey11 Apr 2024
21 Mar 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey11 Apr 2024
21 Nov 2023F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation8 Dec 2023
21 Nov 2023F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation15 Dec 2023
21 Nov 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation15 Dec 2023
21 Nov 2023F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint investigation12 Dec 2023
21 Nov 2023F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint investigation12 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.

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.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
StaffThis homeIowa medianIowa average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.413.703.82
Registered nurses (RN)0.640.700.74
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.450.56
Nurse aides2.332.51
All nurse staff, weekends3.073.303.37
Nurse staff turnover in a year
97.5%
Nurse staff turnover, Iowa median
41.9%
RN turnover in a year
90.9%
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.

Quality measures of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeIowa medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay14.5%16.8%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.3%0.8%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay2.3%1.8%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay2.3%3.4%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.0%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay26.1%15.9%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay2.6%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay1.5%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, corporation
Legal business name
Opco University Park, IA, LLC
Chain
Campbell Street Services (22 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Holdco Goldfinch, LLCDirect ownership interest1 Mar 2020
Chitai Investment, LLCIndirect ownership interest1 Mar 2020
Holdco Tabletop, LLCIndirect ownership interest1 Mar 2020
Investco Tabletop, LLCIndirect ownership interest1 Mar 2020
Techcare CorpIndirect ownership interest1 Mar 2020
Realco University Park, IA, LLC5% or greater mortgage interest1 Mar 2020
Campbell Street Services LLCOperational/managerial control1 Mar 2020
Managerco Goldfinch, LLCOperational/managerial control1 Mar 2020
Managerco Tabletop, LLCOperational/managerial control1 Mar 2020
Campbell Street Services LLCAdp of the snf24 Mar 2025
Chitai Investment, LLCAdp of the snf1 Mar 2020
Holdco Goldfinch, LLCAdp of the snf1 Mar 2020
Holdco Tabletop, LLCAdp of the snf1 Mar 2020
Investco Tabletop, LLCAdp of the snf1 Mar 2020
Managerco Goldfinch, LLCAdp of the snf24 Mar 2025
Managerco Tabletop, LLCAdp of the snf3 Apr 2025
Realco University Park, IA, LLCAdp of the snf1 Mar 2020
Techcare CorpAdp of the snf1 Mar 2020

The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.

Other homes in Polk County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Polk County, Iowa
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Rehabilitation Center of Des MoinesDes Moines3 of 59$016 Sep 2025
Azria Health Park PlaceSpecial Focus candidateDes Moines1 of 519$36,8754 Dec 2025
Ramsey VillageDes Moines2 of 512$028 Aug 2025
Trinity Center at Luther ParkDes Moines1 of 57$162,20523 Dec 2025
Scottish Rite Park IncDes Moines5 of 53$56,49326 Jun 2025
Wesley on GrandDes Moines5 of 51$012 Jun 2025
Valley View VillageDes Moines3 of 59$9,11030 Apr 2026
Calvin CommunityDes Moines4 of 58$018 Dec 2025
Iowa Jewish Senior Life CenterDes Moines2 of 55$02 Apr 2026
Accura Healthcare of South Des MoinesDes Moines1 of 54$52,63224 Jul 2025
Greater Southside Health and RehabilitationSpecial Focus candidateDes Moines1 of 529$252,96310 Jun 2025
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care CenterSpecial Focus FacilityWest Des MoinesNot rated36$478,8358 Jan 2026

All 30 nursing homes in Polk County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 165272). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/university-park-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-des-moines-ia-165272/

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Questions

When was University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 5 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 30 Jan 2025.
Who operates University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Campbell Street Services. The CMS ownership file names 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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.