Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
701 Riverview · Des Moines, IA · 50316 · 5152661106
74 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 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 October 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected November 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165268 · certified since May 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.