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University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Des Moines, IA
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University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Des Moines, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
233 University Avenue, Des Moines, Ia 503143124 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Owned by Scott Berger, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa, that has served residents for 25 years. The 108-bed facility currently houses 72 residents, with an occupancy rate of 67%. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for covering rehabilitation services and ongoing nursing care.

The center focuses on short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. Residents have access to specialized programs for diabetes management, enteral nutrition support, ostomy care, pain management, IV therapy, and tracheotomy care. These services can benefit individuals recovering from surgery, hospitalization, and other health conditions that require ongoing clinical support.

Residents stay an average of 157 days, including short-term rehabilitation patients and those receiving longer-term care. Respite care is also available for families seeking temporary placement options.

Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident. Registered nurses provide approximately 43 minutes of care each day, while nurse aides contribute about 2 hours and 36 minutes. This level of hands-on support is for residents with significant medical and personal care needs.

The community has a Walk Score of 91. It’s in a highly walkable area of Des Moines, which is convenient for family members and residents. State inspections have tracked the facility’s focus on care quality and compliance for several years. Responses to earlier findings demonstrate the facility’s ongoing commitment to maintaining care standards.

Facility Direct Line (515) 284-1280
Facility Direct Line (515) 284-1280

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 34.7% Below IA avg. ▼ 34.7% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 29.9% Below IA avg. ▼ 29.9% Below IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 12.8% Above IA avg. ▲ 12.8% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 22.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 22.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 207th out of 249 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 37m per day
Rank #207 / 249Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 249 homes in Iowa. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 249 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)
vs Iowa avg
-16%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +18% above state avg
Staff type Hours / Day / Resident vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 43m per day ■ Avg State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 25m per day ▼ 25% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 36m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 25m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 2m per day ▲ 18% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 30m per day ■ Avg State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
157 days
Bed community size
108-bed community Rank #57 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #87 / 282Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 282 homes in Iowa. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 91 / 100 Rank #2 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #211 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
72 / 108
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 1, 2001
ExpirationMarch 1, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number770502
CMS Certification Number165272
Certification TypeFALSE

Ownership & Operating Entity

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administered by Stacy Soderstrum.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Email ssoderstrum@universityparknursing.com
Fax5152840127

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSkilled care, Intermediate care, Short-term/respite care, Nursing rehabilitation and therapy services, IV therapy, Ostomy care, Diabetic care, Enteral nutrition, Tracheotomy care, Pain management

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 93 deficiencies 33 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (244% above)
• Deficiencies per year (244% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% above)
• Total inspections (120% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 28, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility IA Average vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 93 27 This facility has 244% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (93 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 244% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 15.5 4.5 This facility has 244% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (15.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 244% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.8 1.8 This facility has 56% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 56% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility IA Average vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 33 15 This facility has 120% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (33 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 120% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • January 30, 2025 annual inspection found 8 deficiencies including resident dignity violations, property theft by staff, delayed call light responses, uncertified dietary manager, and unsafe food handling.
  • May 7, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated 2 deficiencies for incomplete pureed meals and failure to follow infection prevention protocols for residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
  • October 28, 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 5

Iowa average 4.9

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
26 Rank #176 / 250Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 250 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 250 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
5.2 Rank #186 / 250Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 186th out of 250 homes in Iowa. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 250 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 4.11

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 26 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6
0 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9
26 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7
0 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5
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

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 186
Employees 164
Contractors 22
Staff to resident ratio 2.45 : 1
20% more staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 8.4 hours
14% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 29,249

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 21 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 15 total: 14 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 90 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 90
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

5.7%

1,682 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 90 0 90 13,658 92 100% 8.3
Medication Aide/Technician 24 0 24 4,680 92 100% 9
Registered Nurse 21 0 21 4,095 92 100% 10.1
Licensed Practical Nurse 14 1 15 2,121 91 99% 9
RN Director of Nursing 4 0 4 857 64 70% 7.8
Administrator 2 0 2 544 64 70% 8
Nurse Practitioner 2 0 2 532 63 68% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 488 63 68% 7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 0 2 430 56 61% 7.7
Qualified Social Worker 0 1 1 424 61 66% 7
Dietitian 2 0 2 326 45 49% 7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 287 40 43% 7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 5 5 277 49 53% 5.1
Speech Language Pathologist 0 6 6 183 40 43% 4.1
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 4 4 158 36 39% 4.4
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 107 48 52% 2.2
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 44 6 7% 7.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 36 3 3% 12
Medical Director 0 1 1 3 3 3% 1
90 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 61%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 66%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 49%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 43%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 53%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 43%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 39%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 52%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
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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 Rank #1 / 255Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 255 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Iowa average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 255 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
80% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 1
41% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $10K
Iowa average $48K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.5
22% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.7
37% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.8%
16% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.9%
57% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 36.4%
39% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.4%
60% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.4%
21% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
27% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.5%
11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.8%
70% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.1%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.98
34% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.71
66% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Iowa avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
16% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
40% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.1%
31% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.0%
13% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.0%
22% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 30.8%
43% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.9%
7% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 76
Medicare
2
2.6% of residents
Medicaid
54
71.1% of residents
Private pay or other
20
26.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$110.4K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.4M Rank #29 / 251Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$110.4K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
-$95.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #24 / 251Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.5M 58.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #112 / 251Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Iowa average. Well-run Iowa facilities typically land around 61–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.5M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Stacy Soderstrum.

This home is owned by Scott Berger

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 165272

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (54% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.

Admissions
190 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 31%
Private pay 54%
Medicaid 16%
Discharges
206 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 48%
Medicaid 40%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #164 / 251
165487
Independence Village of Waukee
NH
AL
IL
MC
 Waukee
34
Facility 34
IA AVG 71
Rank #373 / 407
41.2%
Facility 41.2%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #346 / 407
-45%
5.35
Facility 5.35
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #24 / 249
+58% +25%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #137 / 250
4.5
Facility 4.5
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #162 / 250
- 14 -
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
Well Sp Tenant LLC
$11.9M
Facility $11.9M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #40 / 251
$5.6M
Facility $5.6M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #42 / 251
47%
Facility 47%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #196 / 251
165583
Valley View Village
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
 Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 71
Rank #117 / 407
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #1 / 407
+33%
5.52
Facility 5.52
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #22 / 249
+29% +29%
$9.1k
Facility $9.1k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #162 / 255
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #140 / 250
3.2
Facility 3.2
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #95 / 250
2 75 -
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 45
Rank #305 / 528
Elim Care Inc
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #72 / 251
$6.2M
Facility $6.2M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #32 / 251
70.5%
Facility 70.5%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #13 / 251
165507
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
 Des Moines (East Village)
108
Facility 108
IA AVG 71
Rank #57 / 407
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #211 / 407
-12%
3.61
Facility 3.61
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #207 / 249
-3% -16%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #176 / 250
5.2
Facility 5.2
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #186 / 250
- 77 -
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 528
Scott Berger
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #29 / 251
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #24 / 251
58.7%
Facility 58.7%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #112 / 251
165272
Genesis Senior Living Center
NH
AL
 Des Moines
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 71
Rank #105 / 407
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #133 / 407
+5%
3.21
Facility 3.21
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #243 / 249
-47% -25%
$166.4k
Facility $166.4k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #247 / 255
81
Facility 81
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #247 / 250
5.1
Facility 5.1
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #183 / 250
10 72 -
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 45
Rank #152 / 528
Dirk Timm
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #104 / 251
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #95 / 251
57.9%
Facility 57.9%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #98 / 251
165175
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

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

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

What neighborhood is University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in?

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines.

Is University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

According to IA state health department records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license number is 770502.

When does University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license expires on March 1, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 67%.

What is the best email address for University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

The team at University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center can be reached at ssoderstrum@universityparknursing.com.

Does University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in IA.

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