Mill-Pond
Ankeny, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165261) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 964-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mill-Pond in Ankeny, IA has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Mill-Pond reports total nurse staffing of 4.57725 hours per resident per day, including 0.97990 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1%.
Mill-Pond has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Mill-Pond is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has 60 certified beds with an average of 55.3 residents, and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 19, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mill-Pond holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 5 stars, and quality measures 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.57725 per resident per day, including 0.97990 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the data provided.
Mill-Pond is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which operates 21 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.3 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is Mill-Pond's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mill-Pond has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Mill-Pond accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.57725 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars, and nursing turnover is 37.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, Mill-Pond has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data for Mill-Pond.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Mill-Pond has 60 certified beds and an average daily population of 55.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Mill-Pond is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which includes 21 facilities with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Mill-Pond has been certified since September 19, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Mill-Pond scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5159642273 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 5159642273 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Mill-Pond's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165261?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.