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Total health inspections
3
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Mar 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.
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Nursing Home
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Nursing Home
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a senior care facility in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and Alzheimer's/memory care services. The center is open to residents of all faiths and focuses on providing compassionate care.
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
46
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
70.5%
Residents per day (avg)
43
Occupancy rate
70.5%
Residents per day (avg)
43
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Medicaid
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$8.4M
Operating deficit
-$35.2K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$8,394,994.00
Operating deficit
$-35,240.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
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.
$3.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.9M
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
38 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
May 18, 1987
License Expiration
May 18, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
770384
CMS Certification Number:
165006
Certification type:
FALSE
County:
Polk
Awards:
Best Short-Term Rehabilitation, Best Long-Term Care
Ownership & operating entity
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is administrated by Angela Meyer.
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5152778898
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Alzheimer’s/ Memory Care, Admissions, Events
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
Latest inspection
Date:August 13, 2025
Compare Nursing Homes around Des Moines
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
-10%
+5%
-7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503122225
72
No
-
MOCK, BEATA
70.5%
$7,382,731.00
$4,002,873.00
54.2%
43.30
4.5069
13
10
-10%+5%-7%
Azria Health Park Place
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
46
ANDERSON, KELSEY
60.5%
$5,889,177.00
$2,478,858.00
42.1%
56.80
3.6758
-
-
-
-
Genesis Senior Living Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
60
TIMM, DIRK
79.1%
$7,714,549.00
$3,393,417.00
44%
71.00
3.2149
6
-
-
-
Everystep
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503173124
45
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503150000
80
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 503122225
Bed Count:
72
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MOCK, BEATA
CCN:
165006
Occupancy:
70.5%
Home Revenue:
$7,382,731.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,002,873.00
Payroll %:
54.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
43.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5069
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
13
Citations:
10
RN share vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Azria Health Park Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ANDERSON, KELSEY
CCN:
165202
Occupancy:
60.5%
Home Revenue:
$5,889,177.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,478,858.00
Payroll %:
42.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6758
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Genesis Senior Living Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
TIMM, DIRK
CCN:
165175
Occupancy:
79.1%
Home Revenue:
$7,714,549.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,393,417.00
Payroll %:
44%
Avg Residents/Day:
71.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2149
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
6
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
77
Total Staff
53
Employees
24
Contractors
18,018
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 9.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 9.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 8.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
59 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
2.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,114 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 9
Registered Nurse: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 9 | 41 | 9,695 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,466 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2,268 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 598 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 511 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 59 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 369 | 38 | 42% | 9.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 351 | 74 | 81% | 4.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 178 | 55 | 60% | 3.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 153 | 18 | 20% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 141 | 34 | 37% | 4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 105 | 48 | 53% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 23 | 25% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 29 | 32% | 3.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 4% | 5.6 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
10
Citations per inspection
3.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
9 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Mar 13, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 13, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 13, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Mar 13, 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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Resident Census by Payment Source
40
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(12.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
8
(20%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
27
(67.5%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
5
Total Specialty Beds
6.9%
of Bed Capacity
5
Hospice Beds ⓘ
6.9%
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.9
6% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.8
6% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.2%
12% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.6%
20% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.7%
10% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
81% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.7%
16% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
45% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
5% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
27.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
27.5%
45% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.8%
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.8%
8% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
21% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
24% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$64K
33% higher than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
Number of fines
13
665% more fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$64K
Iowa average
$48K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 7, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 7, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 17, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 17, 2023
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 26, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 26, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 20, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 20, 2023
$5K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
70.5%
↑ 0.2pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$35,240
↑ ~$263K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$5,323,773
↑ ~$640K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-0.5%
↑ 3.8pp vs 2023
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