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HomeIowaDeerfield Health Care Center

Deerfield Health Care Center

13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 503235153316900WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(7 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
30
certified

How Deerfield Health Care 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
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.31 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.59 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
25.8%
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.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.31 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 1.59 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Apr 25, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 27, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation 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.

Deerfield Health Care Center is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Urbandale, Iowa with 30 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
30
Avg Residents/Day
24.9
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 22, 2005
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
7.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (3)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 Aide3.02 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.59 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.31 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
25.8%
RN Turnover
12.5%
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 (38)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BEAR, SCOTTCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 13, 2017
GURLEY, ERICCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 5, 2013
HANSON, SCOTTCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MASON, KIMBERLYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
PALADINO-KAMINSKI, JULIECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
SEALER, TAMARACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 5, 2013
HUDNUTT, KARIW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 16, 2023
ALLOWAY, CINDYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
BALLUFF, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
BENSON, ELLSWORTHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 14, 2020
BERGMAN-EVANS, BRENDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
BOTHOF, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
BULLOCK, STEVECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2019
BURNS, RANDALCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 14, 2020
FRIEDLUND, DANNYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
GURLEY, ERICCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 5, 2013
HAWLIK, TERESACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
HOWERTER, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 14, 2020
JOHNSON, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
NICHOLS, CLARENCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
PARKER, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
POWERS, JILLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
SCANLAN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
SKOLKIN, ANDREACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2019
THOMPSON, ROGERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
BEAR, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 13, 2017
BOTHOF, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
GURLEY, ERICCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 5, 2013
NICHOLS, CLARENCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PALADINO-KAMINSKI, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
POWERS, JILLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
SEALER, TAMARACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
BEAR, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 13, 2017
GURLEY, ERICOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 5, 2013
HUDNUTT, KARIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 16, 2023
MASON, KIMBERLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
PALADINO-KAMINSKI, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
SEALER, TAMARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 5, 2013

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Deerfield Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Deerfield Health Care Center
Urbandale, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Walnut Ridge
Clive, IA1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C
West Des Moines, IA3.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedar Ridge Village
West Des Moines, IA3.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Urbandale, IA4.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $122,945
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA4.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
West Des Moines, IA4.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Deerfield Health Care Center
Urbandale, IA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Walnut Ridge
Clive, IA
1.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C
West Des Moines, IA
3.0 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Cedar Ridge Village
West Des Moines, IA
3.7 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Urbandale, IA
4.3 mi1/51/52/5$122,945
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA
4.4 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
West Des Moines, IA
4.4 mi4/53/54/5None 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 Deerfield Health Care Center?▾
Deerfield Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Deerfield Health Care 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). Deerfield Health Care Center participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Deerfield Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Deerfield Health Care Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 27, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Deerfield Health Care Center?▾
Deerfield Health Care Center provides 5.31 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.59 RN hours, 0.71 LPN hours, and 3.02 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 25.8%.
How many beds does Deerfield Health Care Center have?▾
Deerfield Health Care Center has 30 certified beds with an average of 24.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned and is part of the Immanuel chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Deerfield Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Urbandale. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Deerfield Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Deerfield Health Care Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Immanuel

This chain operates 3 facilities. View all →