Genesis Senior Living Center
Nursing Home · Des Moines, IA
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 73 / 100, a C — 10 points below the Iowa average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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.

Genesis Senior Living Center

Nursing Home · Des Moines, IA
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 73 / 100, a C — 10 points below the Iowa average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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.
Genesis Senior Living Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Genesis Senior Living Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Genesis Senior Living Center

Genesis Senior Living Center is based in Des Moines, IA, with nursing home care, memory care, and respite care all available. The nursing home level is for somebody whose care has become a daily nursing job.

The 80 beds come as private or semi-private rooms. A private room belongs to one resident, while a semi-private room is shared.

For the skilled weeks after a hospital stay, there is Medicare. For a long stay savings cannot reach, Medicaid is the question. Private pay covers the rest, met by the family directly.

Staffing lands at 3 hours and 53 minutes of nursing per resident each day. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are on the program list too. Respite care handles short stays, usually when a family caregiver has a trip or a recovery ahead.

Somebody needing daily nursing, rehabilitation, or a short respite stay is who this fits. Memory Care (Alzheimer’s, Dementia) is the named program for dementia here.

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.
▼ 67.9% Below IA avg. ▼ 67.9% Below 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.
▼ 64.1% Below IA avg. ▼ 64.1% Below IA avg.IA average: 2.8Click 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.
▼ 46.7% Below IA avg. ▼ 46.7% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.8Click 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.
▼ 12.5% Below IA avg. ▼ 12.5% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 158th out of 225 nursing homes we track 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.
↓ 13% · IA 4h 27mThis facility: 3h 53m per resident per day, 13% below the Iowa average of 4h 27m (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #158 / 225Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 158th out of 225 nursing homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 225 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 53m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +240% above Iowa average

3 of 6 metrics below Iowa average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant38145211,65391100%7.9
Medication Aide/Technician130134,16491100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse156212,99291100%9.4
RN Director of Nursing4042,0257785%9.5
Registered Nurse76131,82091100%9.2
Qualified Social Worker5051,0607178%6.9
Dental Services Staff3039176470%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2028516571%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician2027256673%6.2
Speech Language Pathologist2026786369%5.8
Nurse Practitioner1015856571%9
Dietitian1015716673%8.6
Administrator1014485662%8
Physical Therapy Aide2024056369%6.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013255%6.4
Other Dietary Services Staff101511%5
52 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
13 Medication Aide/Technician
Coverage 100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
Coverage 85%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #60 / 238Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 60th out of 238 nursing homes we track in Iowa for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #88 / 249Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 88th out of 249 nursing homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
60 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #62 / 225Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 62nd out of 225 nursing homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 225. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
87.9% This home usually has limited availability

Based on residents per day and 80 beds.

Higher than the Iowa average: 79%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
70

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
417 days

About This Community

License Details

State License TypesAdult Foster Care

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaAssistance in incontinence management, nutrition supervision, medication routines, dementia, physical handicap, traumatic brain injuries
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2024 · 2 years of data · Last health inspection Jul 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

73 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

10 points below the Iowa average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

292 severity-weighted points (63 deficiencies) · 7× higher than the typical CMS-certified IA facility (median: 39)

Enforcement Concern

$252,963 in fines · 6 enforcement actions

Persistence Strong

15 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified IA facility (median: 21)

Inspection grade: 73 out of 100, letter grade C.
Total health inspections
16 ↑ 220% · IA 5This facility: 16, 220% above the Iowa average of 5 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
66 Rank #212 / 226Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 212th out of 226 nursing homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 226 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 219% · IA 20.7This facility: 66, 219% above the Iowa average of 20.7 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.12 Rank #136 / 226Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 136th out of 226 nursing homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 226 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 8% · IA 3.83This facility: 4.12, 8% above the Iowa average of 3.83 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 66 of 66 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 66 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
5 ↑ 900% · IA 0.5This facility: 5, 900% above the Iowa average of 0.5 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
3 ↑ 233% · IA 0.9This facility: 3, 233% above the Iowa average of 0.9 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
58 ↑ 205% · IA 19This facility: 58, 205% above the Iowa average of 19 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · IA 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the Iowa average of 0.3 (among Iowa facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Jul 22, 2026 · 3 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 21 of 66 citations · 9 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Jul 22, 2026 3 citations
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
May 14, 2026 2 citations
Pharmacy critical citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Apr 09, 2026 5 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Oct 27, 2025 5 citations
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Sep 03, 2025 4 citations
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Jun 10, 2025 13 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Apr 24, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Mar 20, 2025 4 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Nov 13, 2024 2 citations
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Oct 02, 2024 10 citations
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected

Showing the 50 most recent of 66 citations.

Top deficiency categories
Share of 66 citations
Quality of Life & Care 21 deficiencies (32%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 14 deficiencies (21%)
Resident Rights 10 deficiencies (15%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 6 deficiencies (9%)
Pharmacy Services 5 deficiencies (8%)
Nutrition & Dietary 4 deficiencies (6%)
Nursing & Physician Services 3 deficiencies (5%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (3%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (2%)
How citations are counted

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

15 of 66 citations resulted from standard inspections; 44 of 66 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 66 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

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.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About 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 · Data as of Oct 2026

6 penalties in the past 3 years

Latest: May 14, 2026 · $56,238 civil money penalty

5 fines · 1 payment denial
May 14, 2026 · $56,238 civil money penalty Oct 2, 2024 · $85,810 civil money penalty Aug 29, 2024 · $25,454 civil money penalty Jul 12, 2024 · $26,374 civil money penalty Apr 19, 2024 · $28,805 civil money penalty Apr 19, 2024 · 17-day payment denial
Total fines
$222,681 ↑ 390% · IA $45KThis facility: $222,681, 390% above the Iowa average of $45,482. Average among the 160 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #224 / 230Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 224th out of 230 nursing homes we track in Iowa for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Iowa average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 230 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
5 ↑ 257% · IA 1.4This facility: 5, 257% above the Iowa average of 1.4. Average among the 160 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1 17 days ↑ 125% · IA 0.44This facility: 1, 125% above the Iowa average of 0.44. Average among the 160 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Iowa average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 2 / 5 Below average
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.5 Score · lower is better ↓ 38% · IA 8.8This facility: 5.5, 38% below the IA average of 8.8 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 14.0 Score · lower is better ↓ 26% · IA 18.9This facility: 14.0, 26% below the IA average of 18.9 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 5 better, 7 worse, 1 near IA average

7 short-stay measures: 1 better, 3 worse, 1 near IA average, 2 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Genesis Senior Living Center’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 223 Iowa nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Fiscal 2024 adds up two reports filed back to back, usually after a change of operator.

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, but less than last year

−5.0% operating margin

+11.8 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Payroll in line with Iowa homes

60.2% payroll share of revenue

IA average 60.9%Rank #100 / 223Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 100th out of 223 nursing homes we track in Iowa for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $0.7M while revenue rose $0.9M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
74 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 8 · 11%
Medicaid 57 · 77%
Private pay & other 9 · 12%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Typical stay

Medicare 1 - 2 months Medicaid 2 years Private pay & other 3 - 4 months

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Address 3.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Des Moines's city center to Genesis Senior Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 70
Rank #60 / 238
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73.8%
Facility 73.8%
IA AVG 79%
Rank #167 / 225
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4.48
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IA AVG 20.7
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Facility 1.7
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #30 / 226
-59-
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 50
Rank #58 / 249
Damon Buskohl
$31.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $31.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #1 / 223
$22.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $22.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #1 / 223
69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #34 / 223
165487
Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RESC
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 70
Rank #148 / 238
?
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
IA AVG 79%
Rank #203 / 225
-28%
6.24
Facility 6.24
IA AVG 4.45
Rank #5 / 225
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +12%+40%
$46.9k
Facility $46.9k
IA AVG $52.4k
Rank #200 / 230
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #52 / 226
1.8
Facility 1.8
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #21 / 226
329-
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 50
Rank #2 / 249
Mark Allen
$11.0MFiscal year ending 10/2024
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 10/2024
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #27 / 223
$6.0MFiscal year ending 10/2024
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 10/2024
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #38 / 223
54.7%Fiscal year ending 10/2024
Facility 54.7%Fiscal year ending 10/2024
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #164 / 223
165593
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Des Moines (East Village)
108
Facility 108
IA AVG 70
Rank #28 / 238
B+
68.5%
Facility 68.5%
IA AVG 79%
Rank #186 / 225
-13%
3.60
Facility 3.60
IA AVG 4.45
Rank #200 / 225
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -28%-19%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $52.4k
Rank #1 / 230
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #147 / 226
4.4
Facility 4.4
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #149 / 226
-74-
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 50
Rank #2 / 249
Scott Berger
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #56 / 223
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #47 / 223
60.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 60.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #98 / 223
165272
Valley View Village ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Fairmont Park)
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 70
Rank #66 / 238
?
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
IA AVG 79%
Rank #11 / 225
+22%
5.02
Facility 5.02
IA AVG 4.45
Rank #46 / 225
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +19%+13%
$9.1k
Facility $9.1k
IA AVG $52.4k
Rank #151 / 230
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #154 / 226
3.7
Facility 3.7
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #102 / 226
376-
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 50
Rank #164 / 249
Elim Care Inc
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #48 / 223
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #31 / 223
71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #27 / 223
165507
Genesis Senior Living Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Des Moines
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 70
Rank #60 / 238
C
87.9%
Facility 87.9%
IA AVG 79%
Rank #62 / 225
+11%
3.89
Facility 3.89
IA AVG 4.45
Rank #158 / 225
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -12%-13%
$222.7k
Facility $222.7k
IA AVG $52.4k
Rank #224 / 230
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #212 / 226
4.1
Facility 4.1
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #136 / 226
870-
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 50
Rank #88 / 249
Dirk Timm
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #82 / 223
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #80 / 223
60.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 60.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #100 / 223
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa

Genesis Senior Living Center is located in Des Moines, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Genesis Senior Living Center

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Genesis Senior Living Center in a walkable area?
Genesis Senior Living Center has a walk score of 60. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 What is the occupancy rate at Genesis Senior Living Center?
Genesis Senior Living Center's occupancy is 87.9%.
03 Are pets allowed at Genesis Senior Living Center?
No, Genesis Senior Living Center has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for Genesis Senior Living Center?
The team at Genesis Senior Living Center can be reached at info@genesisseniorliving.com.
05 Does Genesis Senior Living Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Genesis Senior Living Center is registered as a for-profit.
06 What is the overall rating for Genesis Senior Living Center?
Genesis Senior Living Center received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
07 How many beds does Genesis Senior Living Center have?
Genesis Senior Living Center has 80 beds.