Ramsey Village Continuing Care
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Residential Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, 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.

Ramsey Village Continuing Care

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Residential Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Des Moines, 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.
Ramsey Village Continuing Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Ramsey Village Continuing Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Ramsey Village Continuing Care

Situated in the welcoming town of Des Moines, IA, Ramsey Village Continuing Care is a respected senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and rehabilitation services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accomodations are available including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a competent and empathetic team, this community provides 24/7 care and support to ensure comfort and security within the place.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 well-balanced meals and snacks daily, community library, game room, and a parlor with a fireplace. Explore its beautifully made shared spaces such as the landscaped interior courtyard. Engage in life enrichment programs in the crafts and activity center to gain more knowledge and experiences. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement with Ramsey Village Continuing Care.

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.
▼ 38.5% Below IA avg. ▼ 38.5% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click 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.
▼ 31.0% Below IA avg. ▼ 31.0% Below 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.
▲ 4.7% Above IA avg. ▲ 4.7% Above 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.
▲ 16.4% Above IA avg. ▲ 16.4% Above 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: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
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 Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 110th 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.
↑ 4% · IA 4h 29mThis facility: 4h 39m per resident per day, 4% above the Iowa average of 4h 29m (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 #110 / 225Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 110th 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.
4h 39m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +109% above Iowa average

2 of 6 metrics below Iowa average

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 Assistant5415515,37092100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse1310234,52892100%9.4
Registered Nurse4481,5648795%10.6
Medication Aide/Technician9091,3688289%8.9
Dietitian2028557076%7.6
RN Director of Nursing2027906672%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist3036747784%5.6
Physical Therapy Assistant5056136672%4.8
Mental Health Service Worker1015026470%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff1014756368%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist1124735762%8
Nurse Practitioner1014485661%8
Administrator1014245358%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician7073806571%4.5
Qualified Social Worker2022845459%5.3
Occupational Therapy Aide011891415%6.4
Medical Director011591718%3.4
Feeding Assistant022471921%2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011431314%3.3
55 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
8 Registered Nurse
Coverage 95%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
Coverage 89%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 78 Rank #54 / 235Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 54th out of 235 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.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #104 / 116Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 104th out of 116 nursing homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #164 / 249Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 164th 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.
38 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #68 / 226Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 68th out of 226 nursing homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 226. 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.
84.4% This home usually has availability

Based on 65.8 residents and 78 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents

Higher than the Iowa average: 79.1%
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.
126 days

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Independent Living
$3,095/Month

License Details

IssuanceFebruary 1, 2025
CountyPolk
License Number770308
CMS Certification Number165514

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ramsey Village Continuing Care is administered by Laura Coco.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Massage Therapy

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Weekly Visits by Medical Director
Quarterly Podiatrist, Dentist, and Optometrist Visits
24/7 Pharmacy
DietitianListed as: Nutritional assessments by registered dietitian

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Grief Counseling

Additional Services

3 services
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.
ConciergeListed as: Concierge available 8 AM to 7 PM daily
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation service

Contact Information

Fax5152748004

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age65 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Beauty Salon
Library
Fitness Center
Game Room
Quiet Rooms Throughout the Community
Great Room
In2L Touch Screen Computer SystemA senior-friendly touchscreen computer system from iN2L offers personalized activities, memory and therapy content, entertainment, and easy ways to connect with family online.
Activities
Memory Games
Word Games and Brain Teasers
Sensory Programming
Outings and Shopping Trips
Chair Dancing, Tai Chi, Yoga, Chair Salsa
Bridge Club and Card Club
Health Talks and Seminars
Book Club
Skits and Plays
Mentorship Programs
Music Therapy
Seasonal and Holiday Events
Arts and Crafts with Art Instructor
Intergenerational Programs
Floral and Gardening Club
Socials and Snacks
Family Gatherings & Special Events
Movie Entertainment and Travelogues
Pet Therapy
Cooking and Baking Demonstrations
Theme Meals
Outdoor Activities
  • Group discussions and current events discussion group
  • 1:1 therapeutic programming for non-active residents
  • Entertainment and musical performances, sing-alongs, hymn sings, dance, magician
  • Volunteering and community service opportunities

Faith & Spiritual Life

Sunday Services
Religious Services and Memorial Services
Bible Study

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Semi-Private / Shared Room Suite

Contact Ramsey Village Continuing Care

This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.

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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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.

Overall vs. IA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations (126% above)
• Federal violations (60% above)
• Violations per inspection (31% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• State violations (57% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 5323.4 This facility has 126% more violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (53 vs. IA avg 23.4).↑ 126% worse
Federal violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total. 5031.2 This facility has 60% more federal violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (50 vs. IA avg 31.2).↑ 60% worse
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 36.9 This facility has 57% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (3 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 57% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.11.6 This facility has 31% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.1 vs. IA avg 1.6).↑ 31% worse

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 2512.7 This facility has had 97% more total inspections than the Iowa average (25 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 97% more

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Apr 2026

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Total health inspections
7 ↑ 40% · IA 5This facility: 7, 40% above the IA average of 5 (among IA 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
31 Rank #175 / 226Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 175th 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.↑ 50% · IA 20.7This facility: 31, 50% above the IA average of 20.7 (among IA 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
4.43 Rank #149 / 226Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 149th 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.↑ 15% · IA 3.85This facility: 4.43, 15% above the IA average of 3.85 (among IA 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 31 of 31 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 31 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · IA 0.5This facility: 0, 100% below the IA average of 0.5 (among IA 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
1 ↑ 11% · IA 0.9This facility: 1, 11% above the IA average of 0.9 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
29 ↑ 53% · IA 19This facility: 29, 53% above the IA average of 19 (among IA 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
1 ↑ 150% · IA 0.4This facility: 1, 150% above the IA average of 0.4 (among IA 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: Apr 23, 2026 · 1 citation (Care Planning, moderate), corrected

Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 12 of 31 citations · 7 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Apr 23, 2026 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Oct 23, 2025 3 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Aug 28, 2025 8 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Apr 24, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Oct 03, 2024 6 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning minor citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Aug 07, 2024 4 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Jul 20, 2023 8 citations
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 31 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 12 deficiencies (39%)
Quality of Life & Care 6 deficiencies (19%)
Resident Rights 4 deficiencies (13%)
Infection Control 3 deficiencies (10%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 2 deficiencies (6%)
Nursing & Physician Services 2 deficiencies (6%)
Pharmacy Services 2 deficiencies (6%)
How citations are counted

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

22 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. 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.

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 Aug 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 IA avg $48KIowa average: $47,684. Average among the 157 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 IA avg 1.42Iowa average: 1.42. Average among the 157 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 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.
0 IA avg 0.47Iowa average: 0.47. Average among the 157 Iowa facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.

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 Aug 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. 3 / 5 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. 9.6 Score · lower is better ↑ 5% · IA 9.2This facility: 9.6, 5% above the IA average of 9.2 (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. 20.2 Score · lower is better ↑ 2% · IA 19.8This facility: 20.2, 2% above the IA average of 19.8 (among IA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 6 better, 4 worse, 1 near IA average

3 short-stay measures: 2 better, 1 worse

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 62
Medicare
7
11.3% of residents
Medicaid
16
25.8% of residents
Private pay or other
39
62.9% 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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

Nonprofit
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."
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
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."
-$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Nonprofit
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."
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #49 / 223Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 49th out of 223 nursing homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. 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.
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."
-$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
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.
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
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 #29 / 223Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 29th out of 223 nursing homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. 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.
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024 72.4% 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 #22 / 223Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 22nd out of 223 nursing homes we track in Iowa. 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.
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).
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
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).
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024

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 (61% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 21 days.

Admissions
167 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 61%
Private pay 38%
Medicaid 1%
Discharges
184 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 34%
Private pay 65%
Medicaid 2%

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Ramsey Village Continuing Care

1 Bedroom
2 bedroom

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Des Moines's city center to Ramsey Village Continuing Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.73 miles to nearest hospital (Broadlawns Medical Center)

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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.
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.
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.
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: 60.9% 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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Friendship Village ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 66
Rank #68 / 235
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IA AVG 79.1%
Rank #103 / 226
+5%- ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +5%-
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.2k
Rank #1 / 230
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #46 / 226
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #30 / 226
160-
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 50
Rank #108 / 249
Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc
$15.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility $15.4MFiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #11 / 223
$11.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #6 / 223
76.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility 76.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #16 / 223
165081
St Francis Manor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HOS
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 66
Rank #54 / 235
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 79.1%
Rank #183 / 226
-13%
5.41
Facility 5.41
IA AVG 4.49
Rank #13 / 225
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +34%+21%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.2k
Rank #1 / 230
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #1 / 226
1.0
Facility 1.0
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 226
-54-
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 50
Rank #27 / 249
St Francis Manor Inc
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #84 / 223
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #60 / 223
68.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 68.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #35 / 223
165480
Heritage House ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Atlantic
108
Facility 108
IA AVG 66
Rank #18 / 235
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
IA AVG 79.1%
Rank #202 / 226
-27%
4.81
Facility 4.81
IA AVG 4.49
Rank #40 / 225
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +47%+7%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.2k
Rank #1 / 230
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #68 / 226
5.5
Facility 5.5
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #178 / 226
-62-
73
Facility 73
IA AVG 50
Rank #56 / 249
-
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #101 / 223
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #30 / 223
103.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 103.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #3 / 223
165561
Stonehill Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Dubuque
185
Facility 185
IA AVG 66
Rank #2 / 235
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IA AVG 79.1%
Rank #87 / 226
+8%
4.06
Facility 4.06
IA AVG 4.49
Rank #53 / 225
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +2%-10%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.2k
Rank #1 / 230
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #18 / 226
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #30 / 226
-158-
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 50
Rank #12 / 249
Peggy Stockel
$29.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $29.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #2 / 223
$17.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $17.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #2 / 223
59.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 59.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #110 / 223
165471
Ramsey Village Continuing Care ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
RESC
RC
SNF
Des Moines (Drake)
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 66
Rank #54 / 235
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
IA AVG 79.1%
Rank #68 / 226
+7%
4.66
Facility 4.66
IA AVG 4.49
Rank #110 / 225
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -46%+4%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.2k
Rank #1 / 230
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 20.7
Rank #175 / 226
4.4
Facility 4.4
IA AVG 3.8
Rank #149 / 226
166-
38
Facility 38
IA AVG 50
Rank #164 / 249
Claremont House Inc
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $7.4M
Rank #49 / 223
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG $4.5M
Rank #29 / 223
72.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 72.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IA AVG 60.9%
Rank #22 / 223
165514

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ramsey Village Continuing Care

What neighborhood is Ramsey Village Continuing Care in?

Ramsey Village Continuing Care is in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines.

Is Ramsey Village Continuing Care in a walkable area?

Ramsey Village Continuing Care has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ramsey Village Continuing Care?

According to IA state health department records, Ramsey Village Continuing Care's license number is 770308.

What is the occupancy rate at Ramsey Village Continuing Care?

Ramsey Village Continuing Care's occupancy is 84.4%.

How long has Ramsey Village Continuing Care been in business?

Ramsey Village Continuing Care has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ramsey Village Continuing Care?

Yes, Ramsey Village Continuing Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Ramsey Village Continuing Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ramsey Village Continuing Care is registered as a non-profit in IA.

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