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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a highly regarded facility known for its exceptional care, particularly for individuals with dementia. It prides itself on fostering a positive and supportive environment. Situated in a residential area, this facility employs a Montessori approach to care, which has received praise from reviews. Arbor Springs offers a range of amenities, including a community center, therapy room, and a beauty salon, ensuring that residents have access to essential services.
The facility boasts inviting features like a home-like dining room, cozy interior spaces, and intimate common areas. Additionally, Arbor Springs has implemented innovative touches such as memory boxes outside individual rooms, aiding in the identification of residents’ spaces. The dedication to providing fresh air and well-landscaped surroundings contributes to the overall well-being of the residents. Arbor Springs offers a spectrum of care, encompassing memory care options, including private homes, and also provides services like long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care, catering to the diverse needs of its residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 1st out of 222 homes in Iowa.| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 29m per day | ▼ 34% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
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.
| 32m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
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.
| 4h 49m per day | ▲ 90% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 5h 22m per day | ▲ 60% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
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.
| 1m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
| 15m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
56% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #84 / 223Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 223 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%Arbor Springs-West Des Moines is administrated by Eric Klouse.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 40 | 27 | This facility has 48% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (40 vs. IA avg 27). Click this badge to view the full Iowa ranking.↑ 48% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2011.
| 2.7 | 1.8 | This facility has 50% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.7 vs. IA avg 1.8). Click this badge to view the full Iowa ranking.↑ 50% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.8 | 1.8 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Iowa average (1.8 vs. IA avg 1.8). Click this badge to view the full Iowa ranking.— At avg |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 22 | 15 | This facility has 47% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (22 vs. IA avg 15). Click this badge to view the full Iowa ranking.↑ 47% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record with several citations related to resident care, including failures in post-fall assessments, pain management, dependent adult abuse training, medication errors, and infection control. Substantiated complaints primarily involved issues with care planning, supervision, and timely interventions after falls. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections demonstrating substantial compliance following earlier deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
122% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
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Arbor Springs-West Des Moines is located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Des Moines's city center to Arbor Springs-West Des Moines's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.82 miles to nearest hospital (UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital)
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
25% better than Iowa average
7% better than Iowa average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,384 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 85 | 0 | 85 | 22,652 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,108 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,913 | 86 | 95% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 680 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 524 | 34 | 37% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 401 | 55 | 60% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 350 | 64 | 70% | 5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 245 | 42 | 46% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 212 | 41 | 45% | 5.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 95 | 34 | 37% | 2.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 26 | 29% | 2.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 7 | 8% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 10% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 7% | 3 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
53Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.3
30% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.7
23% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.2%
13% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.6%
65% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.2%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
40% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.2%
73% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
34% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.6%
91% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
41.1%
116% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.9%
10% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.9%
12% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.61
59% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.22
89% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
66.2%
22% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
12.5%
83% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.9%
16% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.7%
13% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
28.6%
43% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
100% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
100% fewer fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
88% more payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40 | 78.4% | +4% | 5.14 | +24% | +20% | $0 | 20 | 5.0 | - | 36 | A+ | 5 | Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | $8.5M | $4.3M | 50.6% | 165790 | ||||
| Arbor Springs-West Des Moines |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | West Des Moines | 56 | 96.5% | +28% | 7.26 | -80% | +69% | $0 | 15 | 3.0 | 2 | 53 | A+ | 30 | Integro Healthcare Holdings LLC | $7.5M | $4.6M | 61.6% | 165548 |
Historical financial and operational data for Arbor Springs-West Des Moines based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Arbor Springs-West Des Moines has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Arbor Springs-West Des Moines's license number is 250907.
According to IA state health department records, Arbor Springs-West Des Moines's license expires on January 6, 2026.
Arbor Springs-West Des Moines's occupancy is 95%.
The team at Arbor Springs-West Des Moines can be reached at [email protected].
Eric Klouse is the administrator of Arbor Springs-West Des Moines.
Arbor Springs-West Des Moines has 56 beds.
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