Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165268) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 266-1106 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines reports total nurse staffing of about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.9%.
Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 74 beds and reports an average daily census of 67 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since May 1996. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so its current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5. Reported total nurse staffing is 3.90648 hours per resident per day, with 0.50269 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Data is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
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 3 out of 5 stars, which is at 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 3.91 hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 35.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 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. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 74 beds with an average daily census of 67 residents.
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 nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5152661106 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 5152661106 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 view the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165268?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.