Scottish Rite Park Inc
Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165593) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 5 totaling $56,493
Phone: (515) 274-4614 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Scottish Rite Park holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Scottish Rite Park reports 5.14835 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97960 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 14.0%.
Scottish Rite Park has 5 federal fines on record totaling $56,493.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Scottish Rite Park Inc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 22, 2009. The facility is certified for 51 beds and reports an average of 32.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Scottish Rite Park holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.14835 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97960 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 14.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $56,493.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility. No ownership change is recorded within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation information is provided in the available data.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current record. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare snapshot provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Scottish Rite Park has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.14835 hours per resident per day, including 0.97960 RN hours, with 14.0% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $56,493.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data 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 51 beds with an average of 32.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 22, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 3, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify; contact the facility at 5152744614 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 5152744614 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165593?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.