Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-13 · Fire 2025-03-13
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $56,807 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA
(515) 255-5433
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
46
Certified beds
Average residents
44
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.89
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.44
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.50
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.58
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
75%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
62%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
2.1
1.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.9% |
94.0%
1.9 pts better
|
93.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.8% |
95.2%
8.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
3.7%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 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 | 6.4% |
4.9%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24.3% |
20.6%
3.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 35.6% |
19.8%
15.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
18.9 pts worse
|
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 ability to walk independently worsened | 19.9% |
18.5%
1.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.0% |
18.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.7% |
1.7%
2 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.8% |
2.5%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.1% |
26.0%
5.9 pts better
|
19.8%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.6% |
4.3%
0.7 pts better
|
5.1%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.7% |
84.3%
6.4 pts better
|
81.7%
9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.5% |
13.1%
5.6 pts better
|
12.0%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.4% |
1.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.2% |
73.3%
17.9 pts better
|
79.7%
11.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.7% |
21.3%
5.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-18 · Fire 2024-04-18
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-09 · Fire 2023-02-09
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-03-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-05-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
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 2024-04-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-04-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K343 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2023-06-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-02-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-02-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-02-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-28
B · Minimal harm
2025-03-13
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-02-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-02-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$4,587
2023-08-07
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$13,762
2023-07-17
Fine
Fine · fine $13,762
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-26
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-20
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-12
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-05
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,235
2023-05-30
Fine
Fine · fine $4,235
Fine
$3,882
2023-05-23
Fine
Fine · fine $3,882
Fine
$9,527
2023-05-02
Fine
Fine · fine $9,527
Fine
$2,466
2023-03-20
Fine
Fine · fine $2,466
Fine
Ownership
Bernstein, Gloria
Corporate Officer · Individual
Meyer, Angela
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Meyer, Angela
Corporate Director · Individual
Mock, Beata
Corporate Director · Individual
Oxley, Polly
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rabang, Lazaro
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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