Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines — Nursing Home in DES MOINES, IA

701 RIVERVIEW, DES MOINES, IA, 50316 | 5152661106

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds74
Average Residents/Day70.4
CMS Certification Number165268

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 4.03 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.63 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection September 16, 2025
Total Deficiencies 7

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 16, 2025).

Inspection Findings — September 16, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 15, 2025
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 15, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 15, 2025
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level E)
    Corrected — October 15, 2025
  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (Level E)
    Corrected — October 15, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level E)
    Corrected — October 15, 2025
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level D)
    Corrected — October 15, 2025
CareQED Analysis

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is a 74-bed nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, above the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.

This facility’s nursing coverage is a relative strength compared with other homes in the state, suggesting more hands on deck for daily care. You should ask how the facility has addressed its recent inspection findings about meeting residents’ care plans, ensuring consistent licensed nurse coverage on every shift, and protecting residents’ rights and safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines Medicare and Medicaid certified?

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines's CMS star rating?

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines?

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines reports 4.03339 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines have?

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines has 74 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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