Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (34% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
CMS overall rating
3/5
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.
3/5
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.
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
CMS overall rating
3/5
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.
3/5
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.
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is a nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa, designed for post-hospital recovery, surgery rehabilitation, and long-term care. Residents stay here for an average of 214 days, a timeline that reflects a steady balance between short-term therapy turnarounds and extended residential placements.
An on-staff doctor coordinates with a 24-hour nursing team that averages 3 hours and 36 minutes of direct care per resident daily. Registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides use this time to manage clinical treatments, physical rehabilitation, and daily medical monitoring. Outside, the property carries a walk score of 52, making the neighborhood moderately walkable, so visitors can handle a few simple tasks on foot, though most trips require a car.
Inspectors conduct regular health and safety surveys at this facility to check compliance with standard care rules. This summary does not list specific deficiency patterns, so asking the director of nursing to show you their latest state survey results during a tour is a practical way to check their recent safety record.
Prospective residents can call the intake coordinator to check on open room availability or to map out the standard move-in steps. The front office handles billing through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private pay, and the staff can provide details on the monthly social activity calendar.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 207th out of 249 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 207th out of 249 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 36m per day
Rank #207 / 249Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 249 homes in Iowa. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 249 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Iowa avg
-16%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +162% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 23m per day | ▼ 47% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 44m per day | ▲ 30% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 42m per day | ▲ 8% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 19m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 23m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 6m per day | ▲ 162% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 15m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
74
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy rate
93.4%
Rank #38 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
214 days
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #202 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Doctor on Staff
Housekeeping
Activities
Wellness Program
Specific ProgramsMore Information, In-House Therapy, Stay Active, Videos & Photos, MenuMenu
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
33% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue
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."
$8.4M
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."
Net patient income
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."
$12.6K
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."
For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue
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."
$8.4M Rank #59 / 251Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient 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."
Net patient income
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."
$12.6K
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."
Other income
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.
$366
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.
Payroll costs
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 #57 / 251Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.9M
58.8% of net patient revenue
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 #57 / 251Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #152 / 251Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 251 homes in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Iowa average. Well-run Iowa facilities typically land around 61–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
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).
$3.4M
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).
Total costs
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.4M
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Admissions
117 totalCoverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare
32%
Private pay
34%
Medicaid
33%
Discharges
118 totalCoverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare
20%
Private pay
44%
Medicaid
36%
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Iowa
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Is Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in a walkable area?
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines?
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines's occupancy is 93.4%.
Does Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is registered as a for-profit.
Are there photos of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines?
Yes — there are 34 photos of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines?
(515) 266-1106 will put you in contact with the team at Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines.
Is Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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