Trinity Center at Luther Park

1555 Hull Avenue · Des Moines, IA · 50316 · 5152625639

120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

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.

$162,205 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 41
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 71
Federal penalties 15% 55
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.683.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.40≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year28%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $162,205

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · K December 23, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 22, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected January 22, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B October 31, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 15, 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 September 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected September 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 23, 2025Fine$162,205

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165612 · certified since March 20, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.