Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-23 | 7 | 2025-12-23 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-31 | 6 | 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-09-25 | 0 | 2023-09-25 | 2 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
1555 Hull Avenue · Des Moines, IA 50316 · Polk County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-23 | 7 | 2025-12-23 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-31 | 6 | 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-09-25 | 0 | 2023-09-25 | 2 |
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-22Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-22Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-22Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-22Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-22Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-22Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-22Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-29Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-17Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-18Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-06 · complaintRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-06 · complaintFine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | Fine | $162,205 | 0 |
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.