Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165273) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $52,632 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (515) 285-2559 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines reports total nurse staffing of about 3.93 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.6%.
Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines has 2 federal fines on record totaling $52,632.00, along with 2 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was reported for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, operating under for-profit LLC ownership. The facility has been certified since May 1996 and has 89 certified beds, with an average of 82.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.93 hours per resident per day, including about 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.6%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $52,632.00, and 2 payment denials on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the provided data for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided. No chain affiliation information was supplied for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 47.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $52,632.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 89 certified beds with an average of 82.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (515) 285-2559 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (515) 285-2559 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165273?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.