About Mill-pond
Nursing home overview and details
Mill-pond is an nursing home in Ankeny, IA, serving Polk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 56.8 residents.
Mill-pond has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1995, bringing 31 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Mill-pond has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Ankeny, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Mill-pond has earned a 5-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
Very Good
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Mill-pond provides 4.40 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.96 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 41.0%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 53.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.95 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Mill-pond has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Mill-pond
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Mill-pond
What is the CMS rating for Mill-pond?
Mill-pond has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Mill-pond have?
Mill-pond has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 56.8 residents.
What type of facility is Mill-pond?
Mill-pond is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Polk County in Ankeny, IA.
How many doctors practice at Mill-pond?
3 physicians are affiliated with Mill-pond. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Mill-pond have any safety concerns?
Mill-pond has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·