Urbandale, IA

Deerfield Health Care Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA

(515) 331-6900

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

30

Certified beds

Average residents

23

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Immanuel

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2005-07-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.56

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.91

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.35

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

5.29

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

11%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

21%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.5
1.5
1 pts worse
1.9
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.1
2.1
1 pts worse
1.8
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.2%
4.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.7%
3.7 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.0%
4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
4.9%
2.5 pts better
5.4%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.6%
20.6%
5 pts better
19.6%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.7%
19.8%
16.1 pts better
16.7%
13 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.5%
18.3%
0.8 pts better
14.9%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.7%
1.7%
About the same
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
2.5%
1 pts worse
1.7%
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.8%
26.0%
3.8 pts worse
19.8%
10 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.6%
4.3%
1.7 pts better
5.1%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
84.3%
15.7 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.9%
13.1%
0.8 pts worse
12.0%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.9%
1.9 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.4%
73.3%
24.1 pts better
79.7%
17.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.4%
21.3%
0.1 pts worse
23.9%
2.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-27 · Fire 2025-03-27

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-25 · Fire 2024-04-25

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-09 · Fire 2023-03-09

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-05-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-05-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-05-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-05-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-05-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-03-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-09

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-06-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Alloway, Cindy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-01-01
Balluff, Mary

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-07-01
Bear, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2017-11-13
Bear, Scott

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2017-11-13
Bear, Scott

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2017-11-13
Benson, Ellsworth

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-05-14
Bergman-Evans, Brenda

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-07-01
Bothof, John

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-07-01
Bothof, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-07-01
Bullock, Steve

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-07-01
Burns, Randal

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-05-14
Friedlund, Danny

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2021-07-01
Gurley, Eric

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2013-04-05
Gurley, Eric

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2013-04-05
Gurley, Eric

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2013-04-05
Gurley, Eric

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2013-04-05
Hanson, Scott

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2024-01-01
Hawlik, Teresa

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-07-01
Howerter, Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-05-14
Hudnutt, Kari

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-02-16
Hudnutt, Kari

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-02-16
Johnson, Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-10-01
Mason, Kimberly

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-08-01
Mason, Kimberly

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-08-01
Nichols, Clarence

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-01-01
Nichols, Clarence

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-01-01
Paladino-Kaminski, Julie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2017-07-01
Paladino-Kaminski, Julie

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2017-07-01
Paladino-Kaminski, Julie

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2017-07-01
Parker, Mary

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-07-01
Powers, Jill

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2018-01-01
Powers, Jill

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2024-07-01
Scanlan, Steven

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-07-01
Sealer, Tamara

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2013-04-05
Sealer, Tamara

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2014-01-01
Sealer, Tamara

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2013-04-05
Skolkin, Andrea

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-07-01
Thompson, Roger

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-07-01

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