The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Scottish Rite Park Inc
Des Moines, IA · Medicare-certified · 51 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Scottish Rite Park Inc has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality scores and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.15 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is lower at 3 stars, and it had $31,719 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.1484 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $31,719recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.1484.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.98
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.76
- Nurse aides
- 3.41
- Weekend nursing
- 4.54
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 14%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
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
4.8%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%7.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%4.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.7%14.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.4%23.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.1%41.9%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to encode each resident’s assessment data and send it to the state on time. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 640 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,796 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $27,378 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,923 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $46,911 in total fines.
- $17,796
Federal fine
May 6, 2026
- $13,923
Federal fine
Jan 8, 2025
- $3,798
Federal fine
Feb 20, 2024
- $3,418
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2024
- $7,976
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 32 residents on an average day (63% of 51 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 17 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.