Luther Park Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
Luther Park Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, IA
Luther Park Community is a senior living community in Des Moines. It serves occupants across a full spectrum of care needs, from independent living to skilled nursing and Alzheimer’s care. Set in a quiet residential neighborhood about 2.4 miles from downtown, the three-story community offers floor plans ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. Unit sizes span 517 to 1,050 square feet, so residents can find a layout that fits their space needs.
The home highlights care and independence. Daily life includes a hair salon, outdoor living spaces, an exercise room, and a library, with nutritious meals and transportation to outings integrated into the schedule. Pets are allowed, which matters to many occupants wanting their animal companions around. Central to the daily experience are fitness and recreational activities, alongside the attentive support each resident receives following their care level. The facility’s location scores 45 on the walkability scale, meaning some walkable nearby services, and most errands and appointments require a drive. For visiting families and friends, the residential setting offers a quieter pace than busier commercial areas, with easy access to local parks, shopping, dining, and hospitals nearby.
When considering the facility, families may want to tour the floor plans, observe daily activities and meal service, and discuss the care tier and housing option that best match their family member’s needs and preferences.
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #261 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 504 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 cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 517 / 622 / 751 / 879 / 1,050 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
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2.4 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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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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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. 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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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% 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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| Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living | NH ADC AL IL MC SNF | West Des Moines | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
72
Rank
#323 / 403 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
IA AVG
67
Rank
#9 / 362 | +46% | 4.94
Facility
4.94
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#49 / 231 | +14% | +15% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 239 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#33 / 232 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#17 / 232 | - | 39 | - |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
47
Rank
#480 / 504 | Edgewater, A Wesley Active Life Community, LLC | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#99 / 224 | $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#15 / 224 | 127.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
127.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#2 / 224 | 165597 | ||||
| Cedar Ridge Village | NH AL IL SNF | West Des Moines (Heritage Bend) | 40
Facility
40
IA AVG
72
Rank
#323 / 403 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
IA AVG
67
Rank
#17 / 362 | +42% | 4.97
Facility
4.97
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#42 / 231 | +11% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 239 | 20
Facility
20
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#136 / 232 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#157 / 232 | - | 38 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
47
Rank
#486 / 504 | Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#78 / 224 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#89 / 224 | 53%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#166 / 224 | 165790 | ||||
| Arbor Springs-West Des Moines | NH MC RC SNF | West Des Moines | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
72
Rank
#232 / 403 |
94.6%
Facility
94.6%
IA AVG
67
Rank
#22 / 362 | +41% | 6.00
Facility
6.00
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#4 / 231 | -19% | +40% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 239 | 15
Facility
15
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#102 / 232 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#73 / 232 | 2 | 53 | A+ |
30
Facility
30
IA AVG
47
Rank
#367 / 504 | Integro Healthcare Holdings LLC | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#86 / 224 | $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#70 / 224 | 65%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
65%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#57 / 224 | 165548 | ||||
| Harmony West Des Moines | NH AL HOS PC RESC RC SNF | West Des Moines | 55
Facility
55
IA AVG
72
Rank
#238 / 403 |
97.6%
Facility
97.6%
IA AVG
67
Rank
#8 / 362 | +46% | 3.55
Facility
3.55
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#197 / 231 | +53% | -17% | $8.2k
Facility
$8.2k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#152 / 239 | 31
Facility
31
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#175 / 232 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#196 / 232 | 1 | 54 | - |
9
Facility
9
IA AVG
47
Rank
#468 / 504 | - | $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#161 / 224 | $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#165 / 224 | 56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#133 / 224 | 165450 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Luther Park Community
What neighborhood is Luther Park Community in?
Luther Park Community is in the Union Park neighborhood of Des Moines.
Is Luther Park Community in a walkable area?
Luther Park Community has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Luther Park Community?
Yes, Luther Park Community allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Luther Park Community?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Luther Park Community in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Luther Park Community?
Luther Park Community is located at 1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316.
What is the phone number of Luther Park Community?
(515) 262-5639 will put you in contact with the team at Luther Park Community.
Is Luther Park Community Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Luther Park Community is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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