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HomeIowaKaren Acres Care Center

Karen Acres Care Center

3605 Elm Drive, Urbandale, IA 503225152764969
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
35
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 35 certified beds with an average of 30.3 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Jun 11, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.09 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 43.3%

Karen Acres Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Urbandale, Iowa with 35 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

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
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: 2
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
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 Aide2.11 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.09 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.87 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.3%
RN Turnover
57.1%
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 (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EVEN, CRYSTAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jul 1, 2013
LANGE, RANDALL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Oct 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
EVEN, CRYSTALCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
LANGE, RANDALLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Karen Acres Care Center?▾
Karen Acres Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
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 facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Karen Acres Care Center?▾
Karen Acres Care Center provides 3.09 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 0.43 LPN hours, and 2.11 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.3%.
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, there are 2 other nursing homes in Urbandale, Iowa with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Urbandale nursing homes page.