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.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Independent Living · Des Moines, IA
CMS overall rating
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.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Independent Living · Des Moines, IA
CMS overall rating
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.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is a resident-centered community where their dedicated staff strives to cultivate the holistic wellness of their residents. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care, residents can feel confident with the lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay, and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in the best environment for retiring. Bishop Drumm puts its seniors first and promotes an elevated lifestyle.
As a member of the Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is centered on the holistic wellness of its residents; services and amenities include a fitness studio, salon and spa, walking paths, an education center, housekeeping, transportation, housekeeping, physician visits, and therapy services.
Adam Braden serves as the Executive Director at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. He leads the community with a focus on providing quality senior living experiences. Adam is dedicated to supporting residents and staff, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for all.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 138th out of 222 homes in Iowa.
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.
This home is ranked 138th out of 222 homes in Iowa.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 58m per day
Rank #138 / 222Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 222 homes in Iowa.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 222 Iowa SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Iowa avg
-8%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 3h 25m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #154 / 227Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 227 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 227. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
172 days
Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #154 / 227Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 227 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 227. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
172 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
59% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$20.9M
Surplus of revenue
$1.2M
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$20.9M Rank #6 / 223Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 223 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$1.2M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #10 / 223Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th 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.
$10.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #10 / 223Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.7M
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #63 / 223Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 223 homes in Iowa.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsSkilled nursing and rehabilitation, Adult day services
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Is Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center's occupancy is 72.0%.
Are there photos of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
(515) 270-1100 will put you in contact with the team at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center.
Is Bishop Drumm Retirement Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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