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Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

5608 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

80 Beds
Medicare Since 1992

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5608 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315

About Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation

Nursing home overview and details

Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Des Moines, IA, serving Polk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 72.2 residents.

Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1992, bringing 34 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with THE ENSIGN GROUP, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Des Moines, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds80
Avg. Residents/Day72.2
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyPolk
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing

Poor

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation provides 3.34 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.24 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 65.8%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 70.0%. Weekend staffing averages 2.72 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.24
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.34
Total Nurse Turnover Rate65.8%
RN Turnover Rate70.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.72

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 5 fines totaling $368,060, and has 7 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Abuse Flag

This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.

Special Focus Facility

This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.

Fines5 ($368,060)
Total Penalties7

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation

What is the CMS rating for Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation?

Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation have?

Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 72.2 residents.

What type of facility is Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation?

Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Polk County in Des Moines, IA.

How many doctors practice at Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation?

3 physicians are affiliated with Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·