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Total health inspections
4
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Nursing Home
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Nursing Home
Trinity Center at Luther Park is a senior living community located in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The community is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment.
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
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day (avg)
112
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
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
12 days
Private pay
13% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$14.5M
Operating deficit
-$256.9K
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$14,520,294.00
Operating deficit
$-256,875.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.7M
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
$14.6M
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Expiration
October 1, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
770825
CMS Certification Number:
165612
Certification type:
FALSE
County:
Polk
Ownership & operating entity
Trinity Center at Luther Park is administrated by Ellen Smitherman-Hinrichs.
Owner name:
Gardens at Luther Park(ALP/D) | S0241
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5156452100
Additional Policies & Features
Minimum Age:
55
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long Term & Skilled Care, Memory Care
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
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.
22 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:December 23, 2025
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Prairie Vista Village
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
6
FREEMAN, JOHN
93.3%
$10,049,587.00
$3,362,189.00
33.5%
41.80
4.7078
-
-
-
-
-
Life Center
-10%
+5%
-7%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Des Moines (Waveland Park)
72
No
51
MOCK, BEATA
70.5%
$7,382,731.00
$4,002,873.00
54.2%
43.30
4.5069
13
10
-
-10%+5%-7%
Trinity Center at Luther Park
-50%
+6%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503161398
120
No
-
BLACKBURN, KELLEY
83.3%
$14,390,455.00
$7,689,070.00
53.4%
111.90
4.5619
1
24
2
-50%+6%+10%
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
-
-
-
-
Prairie Vista Village
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FREEMAN, JOHN
CCN:
165610
Occupancy:
93.3%
Home Revenue:
$10,049,587.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,362,189.00
Payroll %:
33.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
41.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7078
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Life Center
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Des Moines (Waveland Park)
Bed Count:
72
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MOCK, BEATA
CCN:
165006
Occupancy:
70.5%
Home Revenue:
$7,382,731.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,002,873.00
Payroll %:
54.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
43.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5069
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
13
Citations:
10
RN share vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 503161398
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BLACKBURN, KELLEY
CCN:
165612
Occupancy:
83.3%
Home Revenue:
$14,390,455.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,689,070.00
Payroll %:
53.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5619
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
24
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-50%
-50%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
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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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
139
Total Staff
126
Employees
13
Contractors
45,205
Total Hours (Quarter)
61
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 9.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 9.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 8.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
116 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.3%
of total hours from contractors
2,846 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Nurse Aide in Training: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 0 | 71 | 22,772 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,574 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,401 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,663 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,900 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,693 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 734 | 67 | 74% | 5.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 0 | 2 | 2 | 707 | 76 | 84% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 534 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 59 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 407 | 56 | 62% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 51 | 56% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 376 | 61 | 67% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 361 | 61 | 67% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 169 | 29 | 32% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 8 | 9% | 5.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 20 | 22% | 1.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 5% | 3.4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
24
Citations per inspection
6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
233% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
2 critical citations
0 serious citations
21 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Oct 31, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 31, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Oct 31, 2024
Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation
Oct 31, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. 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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
111
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(4.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
56
(50.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
50
(45%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
60
Total Specialty Beds
50%
of Bed Capacity
60
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
50%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.2
38% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.2
40% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.4%
56% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.7%
41% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.5%
28% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.5%
43% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%
64% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.6%
52% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
59% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.6%
24% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.2%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.9%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
36% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.0%
20% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$34K
28% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
Number of fines
1
41% fewer fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$34K
Iowa average
$48K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 5, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 5, 2023
$34K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Trinity Center at Luther Park based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
83.3%
↓ 3.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$256,875
↓ ~$13K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,912,905
↑ ~$201K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.8%
↑ 0.1pp vs 2022
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