Nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa
CMS data lists 12 certified nursing homes in Des Moines (Polk County). Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below — all drawn from the official CMS dataset.
At a glance
- Certified nursing homes
- 12
- Average CMS overall
- 2.67
- Iowa avg 3.13
- 1-star overall (CMS)
- 4
- CMS abuse icon shown
- 1
- Federal penalty records
- $495,275
- Payment denial records
- 4
- Higher-severity citations
- 21
How Des Moines compares
The city's CMS overall rating profile against Iowa, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Des Moines's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Iowa.
View as a table
| Rating | Providers | Share | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.1% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 2 | 16.7% | 19.5% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 2 | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 2 | 16.7% | 17.7% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 4 | 33.3% | 19.7% |
| Not rated | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Total | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
City shares are calculated from the 12 CMS-certified nursing homes in Des Moines; Iowa shares from all 390 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Des Moines’s largest divergence from Iowa is at 1★: 33.3% of the city’s facilities against 19.7% statewide (+13.6 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Facilities in Des Moines
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 12 nursing homes in Des Moines. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines CCN 165273 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $52,632 |
| Azria Health Park Place CCN 165202 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $22,490 |
| Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation CCN 165175 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Shown | $166,443 |
| Trinity Center at Luther Park CCN 165612 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $162,205 |
| Ramsey Village CCN 165514 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center CCN 165272 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines CCN 165268 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| Valley View Village CCN 165507 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | $9,110 |
| Calvin Community CCN 165479 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $4,233 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center CCN 165006 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $44,814 |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc CCN 165593 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $33,348 |
| Wesley on Grand CCN 165487 | Des Moines, IA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Des Moines, Iowa?
This dataset includes 12 CMS-certified nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 4 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Des Moines?
The average CMS overall star rating across the 12 nursing homes in Des Moines is 2.67, compared with the Iowa average of 3.13. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I compare nursing homes in Des Moines?
Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a nursing home in Des Moines with official sources?
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