University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
233 University Avenue · Des Moines, IA · 50314 · 5152841280
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Campbell Street Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 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 May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 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 February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · 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 December 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2023 · 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 December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · 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 December 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165272 · 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.