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Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312

46 Beds
Medicare Since 1967

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900 Polk Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50312

About Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Nursing home overview and details

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is an nursing home in Des Moines, IA, serving Polk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 46 certified beds with an average daily census of 43.2 residents.

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care.

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. 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 Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds46
Avg. Residents/Day43.2
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyPolk
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Very Good

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center provides 4.06 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.79 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 56.1%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 60.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.79 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.79
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.06
Total Nurse Turnover Rate56.1%
RN Turnover Rate60.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.79

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has received 9 fines totaling $54,341. 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.

Fines9 ($54,341)
Total Penalties9

Doctors at Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

What is the CMS rating for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center have?

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has 46 certified beds with an average daily census of 43.2 residents.

What type of facility is Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a non profit - other nursing home serving Polk County in Des Moines, IA.

How many doctors practice at Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·