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Deerfield Health Care Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Residential Care · Urbandale, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Deerfield Health Care Center

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Residential Care · Urbandale, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
13731 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50323 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Deerfield Health Care Center

Deerfield Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Urbandale, IA, south of Deer Ridge Park. This is a 30-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified facility providing skilled nursing services and rehabilitation, both for their long-term, and short-term patients. Other services they provide to their residents are post acute-care for patients who had recent surgery for accidents, or treatments for a disease or illness.

However small, the residents and patients of this nursing facility are able to enjoy their amenities such as; housekeeping services, medication management, meal preparation and restaurant style dining experience, grooming services, and community sponsored activities designed to help boost the residents’ physical and cognitive health.

(515) 454-5543
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 63.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 63.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 40.3% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.3% Above IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 40.9% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.9% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 22.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 22.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 2nd out of 249 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. 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.
6h 57m per day
Rank #2 / 249Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 249 homes in Iowa. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 249 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)
vs Iowa avg
+62%

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +272% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 1h 40m per day ▲ 127% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 47m per day ▲ 37% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 3h 12m per day ▲ 26% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 16m per day ▲ 57% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 7m per day ▲ 272% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 1h 11m per day ▲ 135% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
144 days
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #390 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 390th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
31 years in operation Rank #42 / 282Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 282 homes in Iowa. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #488 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 488th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #167 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
22 / 30
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Snf
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 10, 2005
ExpirationAugust 1, 2026
CountyPolk
License Number770961
Year Opened06/10/2005
CMS Certification Number165557

Ownership & Operating Entity

Deerfield Health Care Center is administered by Alison Subbert.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactSheryl Fisher-Stowe, Executive Director

Contact Information

Email [email protected]
Fax5152670697

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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.

Since 2004 · 22 years of data 20 deficiencies 19 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2004 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total inspections (27% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (26% below)
• Deficiencies per year (25% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% below)
Latest Inspection April 21, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2027 This facility has 26% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (20 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 26% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2004. 0.91.2 This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IA avg 1.2).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.11.8 This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 39% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1915 This facility has 27% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (19 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 27% worse
Inspection breakdown
9renewal/recertification inspections
4follow-up inspections
3complaint investigations
3incident investigations

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on April 21, 2025 accepted the facility's Plan of Correction and certified substantial compliance with no new deficiencies.
  • The March 2025 inspections found two deficiencies related to infection control during catheter care and failure to offer pneumococcal vaccines to eligible residents.
  • A June 2023 substantiated complaint found failure to complete criminal background checks for agency staff with multiple misdemeanor convictions, posing a serious compliance issue.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 4

Iowa average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
7 Rank #38 / 250Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 250 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 250 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
1.75 Rank #20 / 250Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 250 homes in Iowa. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 250 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 4.11

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

3 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
1
67% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

1 critical citation Iowa average: 0.6
0 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9
6 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7
0 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 25, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 09, 2023
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.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 68
Employees 57
Contractors 11
Staff to resident ratio 3.09 : 1
51% more staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 20
Average shift 8.1 hours
9% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 14,879

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 12 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 8 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 32 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 32
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

11.6%

1,729 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant320326,90992100%8.9
Registered Nurse120122,64392100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse8081,6758795%10.2
Nurse Practitioner2029286470%8
Dental Services Staff1015256368%8.3
Administrator1014485661%8
Physical Therapy Aide0113906267%6.3
Qualified Social Worker0112907379%4
Physical Therapy Assistant0222876571%4.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0332688188%3.3
Speech Language Pathologist0112346672%3.6
Occupational Therapy Aide0112113235%6.6
Medical Director011322224%1.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist1012433%7.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111967%3.1
32 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 95%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 61%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 67%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 79%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 88%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 35%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 24%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
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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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.8
24% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.0
30% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.3%
24% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 32.8%
25% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.5%
19% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.2%
30% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4%
11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.8%
59% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.50
69% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.07
47% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Iowa avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.4%
33% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.4%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.9%
6% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 65.5%
22% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 59.2%
17% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 12 - 13 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 22
Medicare
9
40.9% of residents
Private pay or other
13
59.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Governmental community
Operated by state authorities.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$418.7K
Governmental community Operated by state authorities.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.5M Rank #103 / 251Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$418.7K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.8M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #120 / 251Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 251 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.4M 76.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #175 / 251Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Iowa average. Well-run Iowa facilities typically land around 61–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$4.9M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Alison Subbert.

This home is owned by Scott Bear

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 165557

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (74% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
80 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 74%
Private pay 26%
Discharges
64 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 80%
Private pay 20%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Urbandale's city center to Deerfield Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Deerfield Health Care Center is located in Urbandale, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield Health Care Center

Is Deerfield Health Care Center in a walkable area?

Deerfield Health Care Center has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Deerfield Health Care Center?

According to IA state health department records, Deerfield Health Care Center's license number is 770961.

When does Deerfield Health Care Center's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Deerfield Health Care Center's license expires on August 1, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Deerfield Health Care Center?

Deerfield Health Care Center's occupancy is 73%.

What is the best email address for Deerfield Health Care Center?

The team at Deerfield Health Care Center can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Deerfield Health Care Center?

Alison Subbert is the administrator of Deerfield Health Care Center.

How many beds does Deerfield Health Care Center have?

Deerfield Health Care Center has 30 beds.

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