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 (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 16 days.
Mill Pond senior living community is situated just beside Mill Pond, east of Summerbrook Park in Ankeny. Known for its Presbyterian residents and staff, this community’s assisted living apartments are complete with open floor plans and fully equipped kitchen. Each unit has its individually controlled air conditioning, to ensure that residents feel comfortable no matter the weather. Part of the services they provide are 24 hour assistance, housekeeping, laundry services, as well as pastoral care.
Unlike any other assisted living communities, Mill Pond prides itself as a smoke free community, ensuring that residents are safe from the harmful effects of smoke. Part of the amenities they also provide are two to three choice meals, assistance to social services, and schedules packed with activities that will surely help boost the body, mind, and spirit.
Mill Pond is administered by Jesica Culp.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 24 | 27 | This facility has 11% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (24 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 11% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 4 | 4.5 | This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (4 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 11% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.5 | 1.8 | This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.5 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 17% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 16 | 15 | This facility has 7% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (16 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 7% worse |
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Iowa average: 0.6
Iowa average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
704 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 15 | 75 | 14,579 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 4 | 13 | 3,910 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 2 | 12 | 1,714 | 89 | 97% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,659 | 82 | 89% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,323 | 80 | 87% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 906 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 894 | 70 | 76% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 643 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 612 | 66 | 72% | 4.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 394 | 62 | 67% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 389 | 67 | 73% | 5.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 121 | 56 | 61% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 8 | 9% | 7.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 13 | 14% | 4.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 3% | 8.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 7% | 3.7 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Mill Pond from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 528 / 538 / 589 / 620 / 639 / 695 / 714 / 775 / 842 / 847 / 900 / 925 / 940 / 1060 / 1100 / 1178 / 1270 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 16 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ankeny's city center to Mill Pond's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Mill Pond | NH AL IL MC | Ankeny | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#214 / 407 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#14 / 407 | +30% | 4.91
Facility
4.91
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#52 / 249 | -16% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#62 / 250 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#81 / 250 | - | 57 | - |
16
Facility
16
IA AVG
45
Rank
#439 / 528 | Phs Management, LLC | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#32 / 251 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#34 / 251 | 96.3%
Facility
96.3%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#182 / 251 | 165261 | ||||
| Sunny View Care Center | NH HC RC | Ankeny | 94
Facility
94
IA AVG
71
Rank
#77 / 407 |
91.5%
Facility
91.5%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#52 / 407 | +21% | 4.00
Facility
4.00
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#148 / 249 | -3% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 38
Facility
38
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#209 / 250 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#170 / 250 | - | 85 | - |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
45
Rank
#202 / 528 | Mark Kilian | $8.9M
Facility
$8.9M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#67 / 251 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#53 / 251 | 59.4%
Facility
59.4%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#124 / 251 | 165441 | ||||
| The Bridges at Ankeny | NH AL | Ankeny (Centennial Pointe West) | 100
Facility
100
IA AVG
71
Rank
#68 / 407 |
84.0%
Facility
84.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#101 / 407 | +11% | 4.22
Facility
4.22
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#120 / 249 | +35% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 37
Facility
37
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#207 / 250 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#213 / 250 | 1 | 93 | - |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
45
Rank
#488 / 528 | Holdco Ankeny, Ia, LLC | $11.8M
Facility
$11.8M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#22 / 251 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#25 / 251 | 65.2%
Facility
65.2%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#171 / 251 | 165616 |
Mill Pond is located in Ankeny, Iowa.
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Mill Pond has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IA state health department records, Mill Pond's license number is 770477.
According to IA state health department records, Mill Pond's license expires on January 2, 2027.
Mill Pond's occupancy is 98%.
The team at Mill Pond can be reached at jculp@preshomes.org.
Mill Pond is registered as a non-profit in IA.
Jesica Culp is the administrator of Mill Pond.
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