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HomeIowaKaren Acres Care Center

Karen Acres Care Center

3605 Elm Drive, Urbandale, IA 503225152764969WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(35 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
35
certified

How Karen Acres 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
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.27 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.73 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
37.5%
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 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Staff turnover is 37.5%, 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
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 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).

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Karen Acres Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Urbandale, Iowa with 35 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
35
Avg Residents/Day
30.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
15.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jul 7, 2024Corrected: 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: Jul 7, 2024Corrected: 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: Jul 7, 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 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 7, 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: Mar 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 12, 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 Aide2.20 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.27 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.04 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.5%
RN Turnover
0.0%
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 (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EVEN, CRYSTAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jul 1, 2013
LANGE, RANDALL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Oct 1, 1998
EVEN, CRYSTALCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
LANGE, RANDALLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 1998
BOOKER, JANYIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 20, 2025
DAYTON, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 17, 2021
HARNED, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 20, 2016
MOULTON, CHRISTOPHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 19, 2015
OCONNER, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2015
WALTERSDORF, MYRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 22, 2024
BCG HOLDINGS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
BLUE STONE THERAPY INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CARESERV TECHNOLOGIES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2018
CATTAIL BCG LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
DENMAN CPA LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2011
ECSI INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
GRX HOLDINGS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2018
HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
EVEN, CRYSTALADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
HARNED, PAMELAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 23, 2025
LANGE, RANDALLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 1998
OCONNER, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 23, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Karen Acres Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Urbandale, IA1.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $122,945
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
West Des Moines, IA2.5 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $353,109
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA2.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $4,233
Childserve Habilitation Center
Johnston, IA2.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Walnut Ridge
Clive, IA2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA3.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $258,177
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Urbandale, IA
1.2 mi1/51/52/5$122,945
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
West Des Moines, IA
2.5 miN/AN/AN/A$353,109
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA
2.6 mi4/53/55/5$4,233
Childserve Habilitation Center
Johnston, IA
2.7 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Walnut Ridge
Clive, IA
2.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA
3.1 mi1/51/54/5$258,177

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 Karen Acres Care Center?▾
Karen Acres Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Karen Acres 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). Karen Acres Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Karen Acres Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Karen Acres Care Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Karen Acres Care Center?▾
Karen Acres Care Center provides 3.27 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 0.34 LPN hours, and 2.20 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.5%.
How many beds does Karen Acres Care Center have?▾
Karen Acres Care Center has 35 certified beds with an average of 30.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Karen Acres Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Urbandale. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Karen Acres Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Karen Acres Care Center has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 35 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.