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
Nursing home report
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified · 74 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with low health inspection and staffing ratings of 2 out of 5 stars, but a 5 out of 5 quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.91 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9065 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9065.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.76
- Nurse aides
- 2.65
- Weekend nursing
- 3.39
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
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
17.6%19.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%3.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.6%3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.8%14%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—8.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.3%25.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20%24.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
37.7%23.1%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
—85.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82%98.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%86.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — 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 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67 residents on an average day (91% of 74 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.