Trinity Center At Luther Park
Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165612) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $162,205
Phone: (515) 262-5639 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trinity Center At Luther Park has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Trinity Center At Luther Park reports total nurse staffing of 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.3%.
Trinity Center At Luther Park has 1 federal fine on record totaling $162,205.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Trinity Center At Luther Park is a nursing home in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, certified for 120 beds with an average of 113 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare, Trinity Center At Luther Park holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average overall rating of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. Its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.83 per resident per day, including 0.47 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $162,205.00. There are 0 payment denials on record for this facility.
No abuse icon and no Special Focus program status were indicated in the data provided for this facility. There has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
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, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with 26.3% nursing turnover and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $162,205.00 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?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 113 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 20, 2015.
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, 4, and 4 out of 5 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 (515) 262-5639 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) 262-5639 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165612?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.