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HomeIowaIowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 503125152555433WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(12 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
46
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $18,349

How Iowa Jewish Senior Life 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
2/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Staff turnover
52.9%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Staff turnover is 52.9%, higher 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
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 13, 2025
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 2, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 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.

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
39.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
28.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: 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: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: 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: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$18,349
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 7, 2023
$4,587
FineJul 17, 2023
$13,762

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

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.9%
RN Turnover
57.1%
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 (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BERNSTEIN, GLORIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
MEYER, ANGELACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
MOCK, BEATACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 18, 2014
BERNSTEIN, GLORIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
OXLEY, POLLYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2020
MEYER, ANGELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
RABANG, LAZAROOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
MEYER, ANGELAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2025
RABANG, LAZAROADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Des Moines, IACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $18,349
Wesley on Grand
Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Scottish Rite Park Inc
Des Moines, IA1.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $60,726
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA1.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $4,233
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
West Des Moines, IA2.1 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $353,109
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA3.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Des Moines, IA · Current facility
—2/53/51/5$18,349
Wesley on Grand
Des Moines, IA
1.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Scottish Rite Park Inc
Des Moines, IA
1.3 mi5/53/55/5$60,726
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA
1.5 mi4/53/55/5$4,233
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA
1.8 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
West Des Moines, IA
2.1 miN/AN/AN/A$353,109
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA
3.2 mi5/54/54/5None 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 Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?▾
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Iowa Jewish Senior Life 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). Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 2, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $18,349.
What are the staffing levels at Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?▾
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.9%.
How many beds does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center have?▾
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has 46 certified beds with an average of 39.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 4 in Des Moines. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?▾
On Google Maps, Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 12 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.