University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165272) · 91 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 284-1280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 97.5%, which is very high.
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. The facility has been certified since May 1996 and is licensed for 91 beds, with an average of 74.6 residents at a time, indicating it operates well below full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of approximately 3.07 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.41, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.64. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is high, at 97.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show zero fines and no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is part of the Campbell Street Services chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months. All information is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.41 hours per resident per day, with 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 97.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, 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 91 beds and has an average daily census of 74.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Campbell Street Services chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (515) 284-1280 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (515) 284-1280 to schedule a visit and review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165272?state=IA.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165272?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.