The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified · 89 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an attention flag for the lowest overall rating. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9261 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9261.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.54
- Nurse aides
- 2.90
- Weekend nursing
- 3.42
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
27.5%27.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.6%8.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.4%3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.3%8.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
44.1%31.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
25%14.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.8%18.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%1.3%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.5%35.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.3%98.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—11.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
50%89.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $52,632 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- 30 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 25, 2024
- $30,675
Federal fine
Apr 25, 2024
- 28 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 2, 2023
- $21,957
Federal fine
Nov 2, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ACCURA HEALTHCARE · 43 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 82.9 residents on an average day (93% of 89 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.