The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation
Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation in Des Moines has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate with a special focus flag, reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.44 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and $137,638 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4421 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $137,638special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4421.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.30
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87
- Nurse aides
- 2.28
- Weekend nursing
- 2.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 73%
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
25.7%19.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.9%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7%5.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7%5.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.8%3.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.7%15.1%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
39%31.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.7%23.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%0%Improving
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
—87.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.8%54%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.4%20%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: K
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $85,810 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,454 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,374 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $166,443 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $85,810
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2024
- $25,454
Federal fine
Aug 29, 2024
- $26,374
Federal fine
Jul 12, 2024
- 17 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 19, 2024
- $28,805
Federal fine
Apr 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2024
Now operated by Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation, previously Genesis Senior Living Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 68.5 residents on an average day (86% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.