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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.
Azria Health Park Place is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Des Moines. It is proud to be one of the few communities in the city that delivers exceptional individualized care for its unique residents. They aim to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the outstanding level of care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Azria strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered.
Expect nothing but quality regarding their service: an advanced level of recovery found in long-term and post-acute rehabilitative services. They also proudly offer specialized care programs such as neurological and stroke services, orthopedic care, prosthetic training, pulmonary rehabilitation, post-cardiac care, and wound care– all created to have the right provision of multidisciplinary healthcare services such as therapy, enriching activities, and discharge planning.
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 183rd out of 224 homes in Iowa.| Staff type | Hours / day | 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.
| 40m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
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.
| 28m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
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.
| 2h 20m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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.
| 3h 10m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
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.
| 11m per day | ▲ 450% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
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.
| 33m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
85% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #142 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 226 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%Azria Health Park Place is administrated by Rand Rasmussen.
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.
| 176 | 27 | This facility has 552% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (176 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 552% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 29.3 | 4.5 | This facility has 551% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (29.3 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 551% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 7 | 1.8 | This facility has 289% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (7 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 289% worse |
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.
| 25 | 15 | This facility has 67% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (25 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 67% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 cited multiple deficiencies related to medication management, PASARR assessments, dietary interventions, dialysis assessments, food handling, vaccination documentation, and the facility’s QAPI program. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues including inadequate staffing, incomplete care plans, delayed abuse reporting, and food safety concerns. Several complaint investigations were substantiated over time, particularly involving abuse reporting, medication administration, and resident dignity, while most recent complaints were unsubstantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility has shown some correction of deficiencies between inspections, but recurring themes suggest ongoing challenges in care coordination, staff response, and food service practices.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Sep 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.
38 of 69 citations resulted from standard inspections; 22 of 69 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 69 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
67% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
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11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Sep 11, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Sep 11, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Sep 11, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Sep 11, 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.
Azria Health Park Place is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
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12.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Des Moines's city center to Azria Health Park Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.55 miles to nearest hospital (Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
13% better than Iowa averageIowa average ratio: 2.00:1
0% compared with Iowa averageIowa average: 7.4 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,216 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 11,946 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2,474 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2,392 | 88 | 97% | 9.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,442 | 85 | 93% | 9.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 800 | 81 | 89% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 60 | 66% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 441 | 33 | 36% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 432 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 424 | 43 | 47% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 340 | 53 | 58% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 222 | 45 | 49% | 4.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 135 | 43 | 47% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 127 | 31 | 34% | 4.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 93 | 33 | 36% | 2.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 27 | 30% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 7 | 8% | 5.7 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
49Residents 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.
14.9
46% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.3
26% 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
21.9%
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.9%
57% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.1%
11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.2%
17% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.6%
75% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
92% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.9%
99% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.9%
26% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.8%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.5%
26% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
57.1%
40% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.32
57% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.79
14% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
44.3%
48% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.9%
58% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
31.4%
57% worse 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.
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)
59% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
41% 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.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 11, 2025 · $20K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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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.
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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.
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N Nursing | Urbandale | 30 | 83.7% | +11% | 6.95 | +37% | +62% | 1 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 18 | A+ | 5 | Scott Bear | $7.9M | $2.8M | 35.4% | 165557 | ||||
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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 | Jennifer Reiter | $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) | 70 | 60.5% | -20% | 3.68 | +9% | -14% | 0 | 69 | 11.5 | 2 | 57 | - | 51 | Kelsey Anderson | $6.0M | $2.5M | 41.6% | 165202 |
Historical financial and operational data for Azria Health Park Place based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Azria Health Park Place is in the Union Park neighborhood of Des Moines.
Azria Health Park Place has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, Azria Health Park Place's license number is 770799.
According to IA state health department records, Azria Health Park Place's license expires on September 17, 2026.
Azria Health Park Place's occupancy is 73%.
The team at Azria Health Park Place can be reached at [email protected].
Rand Rasmussen is the administrator of Azria Health Park Place.
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