Scottish Rite Park Inc
2909 Woodland Avenue · Des Moines, IA · 50312 · 5152744614
51 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $13,923 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $33,348 |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2025 | Fine | $13,923 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $3,798 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $7,976 |
| July 31, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165593 · certified since May 22, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.