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HomeIowaAccura Healthcare of South Des Moines

Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines

4911 SW 19TH Street, Des Moines, IA 503155152852559
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
89
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
3 fine(s) totaling $60,559

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 89 certified beds with an average of 79.6 residents per day (89% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Jul 24, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $60,559 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.95 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 55.6% (high)

• Part of the Accura Healthcare chain (38 facilities)

Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa with 89 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
89
Avg Residents/Day
79.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
165.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (77)

F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Feb 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jun 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 47 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$60,559
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineMay 1, 2023
$7,927
FineNov 2, 2023
$21,957
FineApr 25, 2024
$30,675
Payment DenialApr 25, 2024
30 days denied
Payment DenialNov 2, 2023
28 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.95 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.95 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.38 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.6%
RN Turnover
76.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BABB, KEVIN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual49%Dec 2, 2015
CONNER, ROBERT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual49%Dec 2, 2015
CONNER, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 2, 2015
CONNER, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 2, 2015
BABB, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 2, 2015
CONNER, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 2, 2015
CONNER, JENNIFERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 2, 2015
CONNER, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 2, 2015
GREAT WESTERN BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines?▾
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines had any health inspection violations?▾
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 24, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $60,559 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines?▾
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines provides 3.95 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.42 LPN hours, and 2.95 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.6%.
How many beds does Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines have?▾
Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines has 89 certified beds with an average of 79.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines?▾
Yes, there are 11 other nursing homes in Des Moines, Iowa with an average rating of 2.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Des Moines nursing homes page.

Part of Accura Healthcare

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