Via of Des Moines — Nursing Home in DES MOINES, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 89 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 73.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165273 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.09 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.52 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Via of Des Moines had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (September 18, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 18, 2025
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
Via of Des Moines is a 89-bed nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
The facility’s nurse staffing is a relative strength compared with others in the state, which can support more hands-on care. It’s worth asking the facility about the abuse flag and the recent citation — specifically what happened, what corrective actions were taken, and how they’re monitoring to prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Via of Des Moines Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Via of Des Moines is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Via of Des Moines's CMS star rating?
Via of Des Moines has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Via of Des Moines?
Via of Des Moines reports 4.0871 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Via of Des Moines had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Via of Des Moines had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Via of Des Moines have?
Via of Des Moines has 89 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation — 1/5 — 1.0 mi
- Wesley on Grand — 5/5 — 3.3 mi
- Scottish Rite Park Inc — 5/5 — 3.5 mi
- Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center — 4/5 — 4.3 mi
- Regency Care Center — 1/5 — 4.3 mi
- University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — 2/5 — 4.4 mi
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.