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HomeIowaGreater Southside Health and Rehabilitation

Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation

5608 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 503155152853070
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
80
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
5 fine(s) totaling $368,060

Key Findings

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

• Has 80 certified beds with an average of 71.5 residents per day (89% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 27 deficiencies (inspected Jun 10, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $368,060 across 5 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.30 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 74.0% (high)

• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)

Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
71.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
27
Weighted Score
339.0
Infection Citations
5

Deficiency Citations (81)

F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0635Potential for Harm

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Survey: Oct 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 27, 2025Corrected: 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: Sep 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 3, 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 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: 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: Mar 20, 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: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Mar 20, 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: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for 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: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jun 10, 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: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0551Potential for Harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Survey: Oct 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 51 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$368,060
Number of Fines
5
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
7

Penalty History

FineAug 29, 2024
$25,454
FineJul 12, 2024
$26,374
FineApr 19, 2024
$28,805
FineOct 2, 2024
$85,810
FineApr 27, 2023
$201,617
Payment DenialApr 19, 2024
17 days denied
Payment DenialApr 27, 2023
63 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.35 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.30 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.67 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
74.0%
RN Turnover
86.7%
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 (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GATEWAY HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 17, 2024
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 17, 2024
TIMM, DIRKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
JORGENSEN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 17, 2024
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 17, 2024
FITCH, CRAIGCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 17, 2024
KOENIG, DEBRACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 17, 2024
TIMM, DIRKW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation?▾
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation had 27 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 10, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $368,060 across 5 fine(s). It also has 5 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation?▾
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation provides 3.30 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 2.35 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 74.0%.
How many beds does Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation have?▾
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation has 80 certified beds with an average of 71.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation?▾
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 The Ensign Group

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