Azria Health Park Place
2401 East Eighth Street · Des Moines, IA · 50316 · 5152629303
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Azria Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,490 |
Inspection citations (69 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Fine | $22,490 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165202 · certified since January 10, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.