Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Scottish Rite Park
Nursing Home
Scottish Rite Park is an independent living community nestled in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. For over 50 years, this nonprofit community has thrived, offering a warm and sociable atmosphere that welcomes all who enter. Scottish Rite Park provides comprehensive healthcare services that cater to varying needs. With offerings that include memory care, long-term skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, residents can rest assured that their well-being is in capable hands. Spanning an expansive 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Scottish Rite Park boasts meticulously designed spaces and a myriad of opportunities for residents to connect and thrive.
Each amenity has been thoughtfully curated to cater to diverse interests and ensure that residents have ample opportunities for leisure and entertainment. From a state-of-the-art fitness center to a cozy movie theater, a penthouse for special gatherings, a delightful restaurant, and an art gallery showcasing captivating works, there is no shortage of options for residents to indulge for exciting small group activities. For a nursing home, this place exceeds expectations. Its team works hard to give residents the highest quality of life possible in their golden years.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
219
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
80.6%
Residents per day (avg)
31
Occupancy rate
80.6%
Residents per day (avg)
31
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
82% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
12 days
Private pay
18% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
11 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$11.2M
Operating deficit
-$374.1K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$11,220,448.00
Operating deficit
$-374,137.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.6M
Compare Nursing Homes around Des Moines
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Scottish Rite Park
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
78
ALLEN, MARK
80.6%
$9,961,639.00
$4,729,163.00
47.5%
31.10
5.9849
5
Azria Health Park Place
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
46
ANDERSON, KELSEY
60.5%
$5,889,177.00
$2,478,858.00
42.1%
56.80
3.6758
-
Genesis Senior Living Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
60
TIMM, DIRK
79.1%
$7,714,549.00
$3,393,417.00
44%
71.00
3.2149
6
Everystep
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503173124
45
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503150000
80
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Scottish Rite Park
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ALLEN, MARK
CCN:
165593
Occupancy:
80.6%
Home Revenue:
$9,961,639.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,729,163.00
Payroll %:
47.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
31.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.9849
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
5
Azria Health Park Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ANDERSON, KELSEY
CCN:
165202
Occupancy:
60.5%
Home Revenue:
$5,889,177.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,478,858.00
Payroll %:
42.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6758
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Genesis Senior Living Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
TIMM, DIRK
CCN:
165175
Occupancy:
79.1%
Home Revenue:
$7,714,549.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,393,417.00
Payroll %:
44%
Avg Residents/Day:
71.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2149
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
6
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