On With Life Long Term Care

On With Life Long Term Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa

On With Life Long… is a Nursing Home in Iowa

On With Life Long Term Care

Polk City, IA 50226 View Map

On With Life Long Term Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa

On With Life Long… is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Overview of On with Life Long Term Care
On With Life is a world-class neuro rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals recovering from a brain injury, stroke, concussion, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury or other neurological condition. The facility aims to help individuals regain their independence and improve quality of life through personalized, transdisciplinary rehabilitation programs. It offers a continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient, long-term skilled care, and independent living.
(515) 421-9200

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 6.22/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Iowa avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 87.5%
Residents per day (avg) 39
Occupancy rate
87.5%
Residents per day (avg)
39
Bed community size
40-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
29 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
95%
Occupied Beds
38 of 40
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Date
May 23, 1996

Additional licensing details

License number: 650726
CMS Certification Number: 165281
Certification type: FALSE
County: Polk
Accreditations: CARF Accreditation

Ownership & operating entity

On With Life Long Term Care is administrated by Jeni Lewis.

Owner name: On With Life(Free Standing NF/SNF) | 770700 On With Life Residential Neuro Rehabilitation(RCF 3-5 Bed ID/MI/DD/BI) | 775879

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Inpatient Post-Acute Neuro Rehabilitation
Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
Long-Term Skilled Care
Residential Neuro Rehabilitation
Day Services
Neuropsychological Services
Independent Living

Contact Information

Fax: 5155987742

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Inpatient Post-Acute Neuro Rehabilitation, Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation, Long-Term Skilled Care, Residential Neuro Rehabilitation, Day Services, Neuropsychological Services, Independent Living

Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

16 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 31, 2025

12 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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On With Life Long Term Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 50226
40
No
ON WITH LIFE EXTENDED SERVICES, LTD.
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-
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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No
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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No
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4/5
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Address 32.5 miles from city center

Address Polk City, IA 50226

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

119
Total Staff
92
Employees
27
Contractors
34,013
Total Hours (Quarter)
41
Avg Staff/Day
9.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse219.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse129.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant629.6 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
98 staff
9.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
31.9%
of total hours from contractors
10,849 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 17 Registered Nurse: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant45176218,23091100%9.6
Registered Nurse183215,24991100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse75124,01691100%9.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2166470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,0947279%7
Feeding Assistant3031,0126571%6.8
Administrator2025206066%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2025006369%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide1014676369%7.4
Qualified Social Worker1014645864%8
Dental Services Staff1014455763%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist1014426369%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician2021772527%6.1
Physical Therapy Assistant3031412527%5.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112133%7
Medical Director0111933%6.3

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
18% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total Health citations 9
59% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.7

2.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 7 citations
Complaint investigations 2 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 9

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 05, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 05, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 12, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 12, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: On With Life, Inc
Resident Census by Payment Source
40 Total Residents
Medicaid 39 (97.5%)
Private Pay/Other 1 (2.5%)
Specialized Care Beds
40 Total Specialty Beds
100% of Bed Capacity
40
Head Trauma Beds
100%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 9.6
7% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 20.9
Near Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.4%
14% above Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.3%
23% below Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 0.0%
100% below Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.8%
124% above Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.8%
14% above Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 8.7%
125% above Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 19.0%
0% above Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.3%
5% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.0%
0% below Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 7.0%
41% above Iowa average.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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