County

Polk County nursing home rankings

Polk County, IA includes 30 nursing homes in this dataset. Average overall rating is 3.1 stars versus 3.1 across Iowa, and 5 facilities carry an abuse icon or Special Focus flag.

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Facilities

Avg. rating

3.1 stars

4+ stars

48%

Total fines

$1,042,978

Special Focus

Abuse icon

Key Insights

Rating context

Average overall rating here is 3.1 stars. Iowa statewide averages 3.1, and the national catalog average is 3.0.

Deficiency distribution

11 facilities show 0-3 recent health deficiencies, 5 show 4-7, and 14 show 8 or more.

Flags and fines

1 facilities carry an abuse icon, 5 are in Special Focus, and average total fines per facility are $47,035.

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4+ stars

Higher-rated facilities in this market.

14 facilities

Best for

Non-profit

Facilities reported as non-profit operators.

15 facilities

Best for

No abuse icon

Exclude facilities carrying the abuse icon flag.

29 facilities

Best for

No Special Focus

Exclude current Special Focus Facilities.

25 facilities

Top Chains

Chain

Campbell Street Services

Largest reported chain footprint in this market.

3 facilities here

Chain

Wesleylife

Largest reported chain footprint in this market.

3 facilities here

Chain

Pivotal Health Care

Largest reported chain footprint in this market.

2 facilities here

All Facilities

4+ stars

Wesley on Grand

Des Moines, IA

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 5 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Wesleylife
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 1 recent deficiencies

4+ stars

On With Life Long Term Care

Polk City, IA

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 5 / 5
Staffing: 0 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 1 recent deficiencies

4+ stars

On With Life

Ankeny, IA

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 5 / 5
Staffing: 0 / 5
Quality: 0 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 0 recent deficiencies

4+ stars

Childserve Habilitation Center

Johnston, IA

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 2 recent deficiencies

4+ stars

Scottish Rite Park Inc

Des Moines, IA

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $33,348 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $33,348
Deficiencies: 2 recent deficiencies

4+ stars

Prairie Vista Village

Altoona, IA

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Pivotal Health Care
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 1 recent deficiencies

4+ stars

Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community

West Des Moines, IA

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

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Wesleylife
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 2 recent deficiencies

4+ stars

Brio of Johnston, LLC

Johnston, IA

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $6,923 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Wesleylife
Fines: $6,923
Deficiencies: 2 recent deficiencies

4+ stars

Deerfield Health Care Center

Urbandale, IA

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

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Immanuel
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 2 recent deficiencies

#10

4+ stars

Mill-Pond

Ankeny, IA

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

Overall: 5 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Presbyterian Homes & Services
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 2 recent deficiencies

#11

4+ stars

Trinity Center at Luther Park

Des Moines, IA

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 4 recent deficiencies

#12

4+ stars

Karen Acres Care Center

Urbandale, IA

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

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 2 recent deficiencies

#13

4+ stars

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Des Moines, IA

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

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 4 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $56,807
Deficiencies: 5 recent deficiencies

#14

4+ stars

Calvin Community

Des Moines, IA

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $4,233 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 3 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $4,233
Deficiencies: 8 recent deficiencies

#15

Kennybrook Village

Grimes, IA

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 3 / 5
Health: 3 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Pivotal Health Care
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 4 recent deficiencies

#16

The Bridges at Ankeny

Ankeny, IA

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 3 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Campbell Street Services
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 14 recent deficiencies

#17

Valley View Village

Des Moines, IA

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $9,110 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 3 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Cassia
Fines: $9,110
Deficiencies: 6 recent deficiencies

#18

Sunny View Care Center

Ankeny, IA

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 15 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 13 recent deficiencies

#19

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 2 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: The Ensign Group
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 10 recent deficiencies

#20

University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Des Moines, IA

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Campbell Street Services
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 10 recent deficiencies

#21

Ramsey Village

Des Moines, IA

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 16 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 2 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 12 recent deficiencies

#22

Special Focus

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

Johnston, IA

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $339,258 in total fines with 23 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Commonspirit Health
Fines: $339,258
Deficiencies: 23 recent deficiencies

#23

Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Urbandale, IA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $122,691 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 2 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Gabriel Sebbag & The Samara Family
Fines: $122,691
Deficiencies: 15 recent deficiencies

#24

Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $60,559 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Accura Healthcare
Fines: $60,559
Deficiencies: 4 recent deficiencies

#25

Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Altoona, IA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 15 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Campbell Street Services
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 15 recent deficiencies

#26

Parkridge Specialty Care

Pleasant Hill, IA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $34,450 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Care Initiatives
Fines: $34,450
Deficiencies: 9 recent deficiencies

#27

Special Focus

Harmony West Des Moines

West Des Moines, IA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with 13 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 2 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Legacy Healthcare
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 13 recent deficiencies

#28

Special Focus

Azria Health Park Place

Des Moines, IA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $22,490 in total fines with 18 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 1 / 5
Quality: 1 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Azria Health
Fines: $22,490
Deficiencies: 18 recent deficiencies

#29

Special Focus

Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center

West Des Moines, IA

0-star overall rating with 0-star inspections with Special Focus status with $353,109 in total fines with 23 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 0 / 5
Health: 0 / 5
Staffing: 0 / 5
Quality: 0 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Akiko Ike
Fines: $353,109
Deficiencies: 23 recent deficiencies