Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation
Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165175) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $252,963 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (515) 285-3070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Iowa's state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.3%.
Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation has 5 federal fines on record totaling $252,963.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, first approved in November 1992. The facility is certified for 80 beds and averages 68.5 residents per day. Ownership is a for-profit limited liability company, and the facility is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing totals 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 62.3%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $252,963.00, along with 1 payment denial on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare. Additionally, this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased inspection frequency until sustained improvement is demonstrated.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
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, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 62.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 fines totaling $252,963.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds and averages 68.5 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5152853070 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 5152853070 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165175?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.