Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Karen Acres Health Care Center is a rehabilitation facility and nursing home located in Urbandale, IA, just above Karen Acres Elementary School. The main services they offer are rehabilitation, and long-term care. Their long-term care residents receive 24/7 RN or LPN provided assistance, grooming and feeding assistance, medication management, as well as mobility assistance for those who need it.
This long term nursing home also provides hospice care, as well as respite care with a minimum of 7 day required stay. Karen Acres Health Care Center also offers bespoke care plans that will surely cater to the patient’s needs, in order for them to keep their cognitive and physical health at the highest level.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Karen Acres Health Care Center is administrated by Pam Harned.
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
3 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 other visits
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on November 25, 2025, found the facility in compliance with no specific deficiencies detailed. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies primarily related to resident transfers and accident prevention, with citations for failure to follow care plans resulting in residents being lowered to the floor during transfers, though no injuries were reported. Prior reports also noted issues with resident rights violations, food safety, infection control, and maintaining a safe environment, including a substantiated complaint about unauthorized video recording of a resident. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for a few substantiated cases involving resident dignity and abuse concerns. The facility appears to have addressed many prior deficiencies, showing improvement in recent inspections, although transfer-related issues persisted until the latest survey.
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 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.
6 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Iowa average: 0.6
Iowa average: 0.9
| Karen Acres Health Care Center |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
N Nursing
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Urbandale (Elm Drive) | 35 | 85.1% | +13% | 3.41 | +25% | -21% | 0 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 30 | - | 71 | Harned, Pamela | $3.8M | $1.6M | 41.2% | 165460 | ||||
| Deerfield Health Care Center |
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.
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.
N Nursing | Urbandale | 30 | 83.7% | +11% | 6.95 | +37% | +62% | 1 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 18 | A+ | 5 | Bear, Scott | $5.1M | $2.8M | 54.9% | 165557 | ||||
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
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. | Urbandale | 115 | 71.5% | -5% | 3.58 | -42% | -17% | 3 | 59 | 5.9 | 6 | 85 | - | - | Reiter, Jennifer | $13.3M | $4.4M | 33% | 165580 | ||||
| Urbandale Health Care Center |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
N Nursing
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Urbandale (84Th Street) | 115 | 71.5% | -5% | 3.58 | -42% | -17% | 3 | 59 | 5.9 | 6 | 85 | - | 61 | Reiter, Jennifer | $13.3M | $4.4M | 33% | 165580 | ||||
| Azria Health Park Place |
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).
N Nursing | Des Moines (Union Park) | 81 | 60.5% | -20% | 3.68 | +9% | -14% | 0 | 69 | 11.5 | 2 | 57 | - | 51 | Anderson, Kelsey | $5.9M | $2.5M | 42.1% | 165202 |
2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Urbandale's city center to Karen Acres Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.73 miles to nearest hospital (Iowa Psychiatric Society)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
870 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,572 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 4 | 6 | 874 | 77 | 85% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 3 | 8 | 787 | 65 | 71% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 540 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 59 | 65% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 318 | 65 | 71% | 4.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 298 | 46 | 51% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 138 | 43 | 47% | 3.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 138 | 56 | 62% | 2.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 95 | 32 | 35% | 2.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 35 | 38% | 1.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 10% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3% | 2.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4% | 0.6 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
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Historical financial and operational data for Karen Acres Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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