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HomeIowaChildserve Habilitation Center

Childserve Habilitation Center

5900 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 501315152702205WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(5 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
74
certified

How Childserve Habilitation 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
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
10.30 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
4.17 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
33.9%
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 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 10.30 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 4.17 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.
Staff turnover is 33.9%, 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
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 3, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected May 1, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 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).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Childserve Habilitation Center is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Johnston, Iowa with 74 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
74
Avg Residents/Day
69.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Polk
Last Inspection
May 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide4.94 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.19 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN4.17 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing10.30 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total8.69 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.9%
RN Turnover
34.2%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Childserve Habilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Childserve Habilitation Center
Johnston, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA2,640 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $258,177
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Urbandale, IA2.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $122,945
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA2.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Brio of Johnston, LLC
Johnston, IA2.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $6,923
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA3.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $4,233
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA4.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Childserve Habilitation Center
Johnston, IA · Current facility
—5/53/55/5None recorded
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA
2,640 ft1/51/54/5$258,177
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Urbandale, IA
2.1 mi1/51/52/5$122,945
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA
2.7 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Brio of Johnston, LLC
Johnston, IA
2.9 mi3/53/54/5$6,923
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA
3.5 mi4/53/55/5$4,233
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA
4.3 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 Childserve Habilitation Center?▾
Childserve Habilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Childserve Habilitation 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). Childserve Habilitation Center participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Childserve Habilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Childserve Habilitation Center had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 1, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Childserve Habilitation Center?▾
Childserve Habilitation Center provides 10.30 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 4.17 RN hours, 1.19 LPN hours, and 4.94 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.9%.
How many beds does Childserve Habilitation Center have?▾
Childserve Habilitation Center has 74 certified beds with an average of 69.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Childserve Habilitation 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 Childserve Habilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Childserve Habilitation Center has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.