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HomeIowaUniversity Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

233 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 503145152841280WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.1on Google(20 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
108
certified

How University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation 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
4/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
2/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.41 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.64 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
97.5%
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 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.64 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.
Staff turnover is 97.5%, 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
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 30, 2025
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 5, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 11 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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University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa with 108 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
108
Avg Residents/Day
74.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
34.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: 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: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for 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 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Nov 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Nov 21, 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 Aide2.33 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.41 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.07 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
97.5%
RN Turnover
90.9%
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 (28)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HOLDCO GOLDFINCH, LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
CHITAI INVESTMENT, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
HOLDCO TABLETOP, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
INVESTCO TABLETOP, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
TECHCARE CORPINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
CURCIO, DOMINICINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
REALCO UNIVERSITY PARK, IA, LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
CAMPBELL STREET SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
MANAGERCO GOLDFINCH, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
MANAGERCO TABLETOP, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
DOLE, ISAACOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
MILLER, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
SODERSTRUM, STACYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 25, 2021
WOODRUFF, RACHELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 7, 2023
CAMPBELL STREET SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
CHITAI INVESTMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
HOLDCO GOLDFINCH, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
HOLDCO TABLETOP, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
INVESTCO TABLETOP, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
MANAGERCO GOLDFINCH, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
MANAGERCO TABLETOP, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 3, 2025
REALCO UNIVERSITY PARK, IA, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
TECHCARE CORPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
CURCIO, DOMINICADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
DOLE, ISAACADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
MILLER, DANIELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
SODERSTRUM, STACYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 25, 2021
WOODRUFF, RACHELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 7, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Des Moines, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA3,168 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA1.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $36,875
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $162,205
Scottish Rite Park Inc
Des Moines, IA2.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $60,726
Wesley on Grand
Des Moines, IA2.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Des Moines, IA · Current facility
—4/53/52/5None recorded
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
3,168 ft3/52/52/5None recorded
Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA
1.3 mi1/51/53/5$36,875
Ramsey Village
Des Moines, IA
1.8 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Des Moines, IA
2.0 mi1/51/54/5$162,205
Scottish Rite Park Inc
Des Moines, IA
2.1 mi5/53/55/5$60,726
Wesley on Grand
Des Moines, IA
2.5 mi5/55/54/5None 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 University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?▾
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation 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). University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 5, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?▾
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center provides 3.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 0.45 LPN hours, and 2.33 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 97.5%.
How many beds does University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center have?▾
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 108 certified beds with an average of 74.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Campbell Street Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 6 in Des Moines. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 2.1 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Campbell Street Services

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