Nursing home

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Ownership type: Non profit - Other.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center, with 10 inspection citations on record. Federal records include $44,814 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
46
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Polk Co. avg 3.07Iowa avg 3.13This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Polk Co. avg: 3.07. Iowa avg: 3.13.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

10
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
22023
32024
52025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

8 records · $44,814 total · May 23, 2023–Aug 7, 2023
  1. Aug 7, 2023$4,587
  2. Jul 17, 2023$13,762
  3. Jun 26, 2023$4,587
  4. Jun 20, 2023$4,587
  5. Jun 12, 2023$4,587
  6. Jun 5, 2023$4,587
  7. May 30, 2023$4,235
  8. May 23, 2023$3,882

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)42.27%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.32%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.99%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Bernstein, GloriaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Meyer, AngelaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mock, BeataCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bernstein, GloriaCORPORATE OFFICER
Oxley, PollyCORPORATE OFFICER
Meyer, AngelaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Rabang, LazaroOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Meyer, AngelaADP OF THE SNF
Rabang, LazaroADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Polk County.

900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines
Polk County · IA · 50312
46 certified beds41.5936, -93.6820

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Harmony Cedar Rapids
CCN 165017
Cedar Rapids, IA112Not shown$61,400
Chautauqua Guest Home #2
CCN 165019
Charles City, IA545Not shown$0
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
CCN 165030
Iowa City, IA555Not shown$0
Harmony Davenport
CCN 165033
Davenport, IA223Not shown$30,186
Harmony Waterloo
CCN 165034
Waterloo, IA113Shown$146,830
Ridgecrest Village
CCN 165049
Davenport, IA113Shown$118,886

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Frequently asked questions

What is Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center's CMS rating?

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center located?

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is located at 900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA, 50312 in Polk County, and CMS lists 46 certified beds.

Does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $44,814 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.07 across 30 facilities in Polk County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
165006
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Certified beds
46
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 10 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 13, 20250623BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2025
Mar 13, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2025
Mar 13, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2025
Mar 13, 20250812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2025
Mar 13, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2025
Apr 18, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 26, 2024
Apr 18, 20240658DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 26, 2024
Apr 18, 20240760DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 26, 2024
Feb 9, 20230641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 27, 2023
Feb 9, 20230803EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 27, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.