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HomeIowaBishop Drumm Retirement Center

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 501315152701100WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(44 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
150
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
4 fine(s) totaling $258,177

How Bishop Drumm Retirement Center Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.64 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.81 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
34.9%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 34.9%, lower than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
33
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
27
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Polk County 65+
66,726
13.5% of county
County Population
493,378
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Johnston, Iowa with 150 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
150
Avg Residents/Day
120.3
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jul 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
27
Weighted Score
260.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (77)

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 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

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

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Sep 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: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Actual Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 21, 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: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 47 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$258,177
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
3
Total Penalties
7

Penalty History

FineSep 19, 2024
$22,588
FineFeb 27, 2024
$53,077
FineJun 27, 2024
$55,424
FineJul 21, 2025
$127,088
Payment DenialJul 21, 2025
68 days denied
Payment DenialApr 3, 2025
43 days denied
Payment DenialJun 27, 2024
42 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.54 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.64 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.18 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.9%
RN Turnover
32.1%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (74)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SYLVANIA FRANCISCAN HEALTH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2016
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2016
LIPSEY, PRENTICEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 17, 2021
MBANU, TERIKAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 5, 2024
MELFI, MITCHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
CECIL, CAITLINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
FINN, CHRISTINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
GRUBBS, STACEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
HAZARD, TEDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
MUNROE, KYLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
MURRIEL, SHELLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
NAGEL, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
SNODGRASS, BARBARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
WINE, MATTHEWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
IFFLAND, ALISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 13, 2016
LIPSEY, PRENTICECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 17, 2021
REHMER, HEATHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2024
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
CONCEPT REHAB, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
FORVIS MAZARS LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 16, 2019
OHIO NEWSPAPERS, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2011
RELIANT CARE PHARMACY SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2024
THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
ULRICHPINCIOTTI DESIGN GROUP, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2011
BALLARD, BRENDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
BOYSEN, CAREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
BRADEN, ADAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 24, 2019
CECIL, CAITLINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
FAZIO, CHRISTOPHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 9, 2024
FINN, CHRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
GRUBBS, STACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
HANSON, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
HAZARD, TEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
HERRERA, ANGELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 2, 2024
HOWARD, CASEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
IFFLAND, ALISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
KELLER, MICHAELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 8, 2020
LANG, TRESTINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 15, 2024
LONGHIN-HOWARD, JOANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
MCFARLAND, DIANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 18, 2023
MILLER, LORIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
MUNROE, KYLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
MURRIEL, SHELLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
NAGEL, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
NASET-PAYNE, JANETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025
REBIK, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 10, 2018
REHMER, HEATHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 5, 2024
TROSEN, RYANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 26, 2024
WINE, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
CONCEPT REHAB, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2025
FORVIS MAZARS LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2025
OHIO NEWSPAPERS, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2025
RELIANT CARE PHARMACY SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 10, 2025
SYLVANIA FRANCISCAN HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2025
BRADEN, ADAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 24, 2025
CECIL, CAITLINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
FINN, CHRISTINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
GRUBBS, STACEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
HANSON, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
HAZARD, TEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
HOWARD, CASEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
IFFLAND, ALISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
LONGHIN-HOWARD, JOANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
LUCAS, GINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 28, 2024
MCFARLAND, DIANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 18, 2023
MUNROE, KYLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
MURRIEL, SHELLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
NAGEL, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
REHMER, HEATHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 5, 2024
SNODGRASS, BARBARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
STEVENSON, CASSIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
WINE, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bishop Drumm Retirement Center and nearby alternatives.

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Johnston, IACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $258,177
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $122,945
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $6,923
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CMS
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Des Moines, IA3.9 mi
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Health
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5/5
Recorded fines: $4,233
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Des Moines, IA4.8 mi
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$258,177
Childserve Habilitation Center
Johnston, IA
2,640 ft5/53/55/5None recorded
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Urbandale, IA
2.4 mi1/51/52/5$122,945
Brio of Johnston, LLC
Johnston, IA
2.6 mi3/53/54/5$6,923
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA
3.1 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA
3.9 mi4/53/55/5$4,233
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA
4.8 mi2/52/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?▾
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center 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.
How much does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bishop Drumm Retirement Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bishop Drumm Retirement Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center had 27 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $258,177.
What are the staffing levels at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?▾
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center provides 3.64 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, 0.29 LPN hours, and 2.54 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.9%.
How many beds does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center have?▾
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has 150 certified beds with an average of 120.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned and is part of the Commonspirit Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Johnston. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?▾
On Google Maps, Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 44 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Commonspirit Health

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