Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165006) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 255-5433 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center in this data. Its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.9%.
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a non-profit-corporation-owned nursing home in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. It is certified for 46 beds and, per CMS Care Compare, averages 39.4 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since 1967.
CMS assigns Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star. These four ratings reflect distinct aspects of CMS's evaluation and should be considered together.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS does not include total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for this facility in the data provided. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status designation was provided in the available data for this listing.
There is no chain affiliation noted in the available data, and CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current details and the full inspection record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
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?
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for this facility in the available data; its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, and nursing staff turnover is 52.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 46 beds and averages 39.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 3, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at (515) 255-5433 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (515) 255-5433 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165006?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.