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Total Health inspections
5
Near Iowa average
Iowa average:
4.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa
University Park Nursing and… is a Nursing Home in Iowa
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa
University Park Nursing and… is a Nursing Home in Iowa
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short-term and long-term care. The facility provides a range of medical services to support residents' health and wellness.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
108
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
79.7%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Occupancy rate
79.7%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
54% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$14.1M
Operating loss
-$206.1K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$14,069,285.00
Operating loss
$-206,129.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.3M
108-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
24 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Date
June 1, 2001
Additional licensing details
License number:
770502
CMS Certification Number:
165272
Certification type:
FALSE
County:
Polk
Ownership & operating entity
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Stacy Soderstrum.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5152840127
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled care, Intermediate care, Short-term/respite care, Nursing rehabilitation and therapy services, IV therapy, Ostomy care, Wound care, Diabetic care, Enteral nutrition, Tracheotomy care, Pain management
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.
33 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:October 28, 2025
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SNF
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
104
Total Staff
86
Employees
18
Contractors
27,809
Total Hours (Quarter)
37
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 9.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 9.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 8.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
81 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,834 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 0 | 48 | 11,589 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,538 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,194 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2,978 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 909 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 507 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 481 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 58 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 351 | 47 | 52% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 309 | 53 | 58% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 239 | 57 | 63% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 147 | 35 | 38% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 46 | 51% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 4% | 8.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
26
20% above Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.7
5.2 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
19 citations
Complaint investigations
12 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
26
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
76
Total Residents
Medicare
2
(2.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
54
(71.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
20
(26.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
12.5
22% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average:
10.2
Functional decline score
29.7
37% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
21.8%
16% above Iowa average.
Walking Ability Worsened
30.9%
57% above Iowa average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
36.4%
39% above Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
1.4%
60% below Iowa average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
3.4%
21% below Iowa average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
27% below Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
3.5%
11% below Iowa average.
Antipsychotic Use
5.8%
70% below Iowa average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.6%
6% above Iowa average.
Influenza Vaccine
96.1%
1% above Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
5.1%
2% above Iowa average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.5%
16% better than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase
1.1%
40% better than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine
96.1%
31% better than Iowa average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$10K
This home paid 80% less in fines than the state average.
Iowa average:
$48K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 41% fewer fines than the state average.
Iowa average:
1.7
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Iowa average:
0.5
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Feb 2, 2023
$10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.7%
↑ 0.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$206,129
↑ ~$1.9M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,942,098
↑ ~$922K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.5%
↑ 13.2pp vs 2022
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