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HomeIowaHarmony West Des Moines

Harmony West Des Moines

5010 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 502655152225991
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
113
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
1 fine(s) totaling $101,177

Key Findings

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

• Has 113 certified beds with an average of 96.1 residents per day (85% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected Feb 20, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $101,177 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.64 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 62.9% (high)

• Part of the Legacy Healthcare chain (90 facilities)

Harmony West Des Moines is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in West Des Moines, Iowa with 113 certified beds. It has been operating since 2010. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
113
Avg Residents/Day
96.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 15, 2010
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
297.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (64)

F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 20, 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: Feb 20, 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: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 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: Feb 20, 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: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0800Potential for Harm

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Survey: Feb 20, 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: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 20, 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: Nov 20, 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: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 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: Nov 20, 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: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Dec 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Dec 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Dec 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Dec 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 34 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$101,177
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 14, 2023
$101,177

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

Nurse Aide2.38 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.64 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.36 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
62.9%
RN Turnover
62.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/125% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization26%Apr 1, 2023
GPN FAM TR UA 042820085% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization60%Apr 1, 2023
OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization15%Apr 1, 2023
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
SHABAT, MENACHEMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SMITH, SAMMARRAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Harmony West Des Moines?▾
Harmony West Des Moines has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Harmony West Des Moines had any health inspection violations?▾
Harmony West Des Moines had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 20, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $101,177 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Harmony West Des Moines?▾
Harmony West Des Moines provides 3.64 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 2.38 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 62.9%.
How many beds does Harmony West Des Moines have?▾
Harmony West Des Moines has 113 certified beds with an average of 96.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Harmony West Des Moines?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in West Des Moines, Iowa with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the West Des Moines nursing homes page.

Part of Legacy Healthcare

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