Trinity Center at Luther Park

Q: What neighborhood is Trinity Center at Luther Park in?

Trinity Center at Luther Park is in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines.

Q: Who is the owner of Trinity Center at Luther Park?

The legal owner and operator of Trinity Center at Luther Park is Gardens at Luther Park(ALP/D) | S0241.

Q: Is Trinity Center at Luther Park in a walkable area?

Trinity Center at Luther Park has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Q: What is the license number of Trinity Center at Luther Park?

According to IA state health department records, Trinity Center at Luther Park's license number is 770825.

Q: When does Trinity Center at Luther Park's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Trinity Center at Luther Park's license expires on October 1, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Trinity Center at Luther Park?

Trinity Center at Luther Park's occupancy is 91%.

Q: What is the best email address for Trinity Center at Luther Park?

The team at Trinity Center at Luther Park can be reached at rcolby@lutherparkcommunity.org.

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Des Moines, IA

CMS overall rating

1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, Ia 503161398 View map

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Trinity Center at Luther Park accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Trinity Center at Luther Park accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Trinity Center at Luther Park

Operating under the Gardens at Luther Park organization, Trinity Center at Luther Park is a 120-bed nursing home that provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled care for residents aged 55 and older. The building maintains a high local volume with a 91% occupancy rate and manages an extended 239-day average length of stay. Financial coverage handles a standard mix of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay sources. The campus is built in an exceptionally walkable downtown neighborhood, making local errands and shops easily accessible on foot.

Daily care lines supply an average of 4 hours and 34 minutes of direct nursing time per resident each day, with a combination of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides covering the floor alongside on-site physical therapists. On the compliance side, public monitoring files from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing indicate that state inspectors have noted recurring administrative issues centered on care documentation, food handling protocols, and basic infection control.

Beyond the medical operations, daily life on the campus is organized around faith-based Christian values, spiritual support programs, regular activities, and local volunteer networks.

Prospective representatives researching faith-based senior care options or multi-level nursing setups can review these state health filings to assess the property’s operational history. The public records outline a busy, highly occupied facility backed by solid daily direct care hours and a walkable location, balanced against some recurring regulatory points regarding kitchen and documentation maintenance.

(515) 262-5639

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 34m per day

This facility Iowa avg (4h 18m per day)

vs Iowa avg

+6%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +12% 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.	29m per day	▼ 35% 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.	38m per day	▲ 12% 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 34m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2h 32m 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 24m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.	2m per day	■ Avg 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.	17m per day	▼ 42% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

239 days

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 91 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

91%

Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

109 / 120

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nf/snf

StatusActive

ExpirationOctober 1, 2026

CountyPolk

License Number770825

CMS Certification Number165612

Certification TypeFALSE

Trinity Center at Luther Park is administrated by Ellen Smitherman-Hinrichs.

Owner NameGardens At Luther Park(Alp/D) | S0241

Rehabilitation Services

Email [email protected]

Fax5156452100

Minimum Age55

Christian Values

Spiritual Support

Community-Focused Innovation

Specific ProgramsLong Term & Skilled Care

Religious ServicesYes

Volunteer ProgramsYes

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 57 deficiencies 22 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average

Overall vs. IA average

Latest Inspection December 23, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	57	27	This facility has 111% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (57 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 111% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	9.5	4.5	This facility has 111% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (9.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 111% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.6	1.8	This facility has 44% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.6 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 44% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	22	15	This facility has 47% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (22 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 47% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The December 23, 2025 annual inspection found 9 deficiencies but no immediate jeopardy, including issues with psychotropic medication documentation and infection control.
The facility had a substantiated abuse-related complaint in August 2024 for failure to complete incident reports, notify physicians, and conduct thorough investigations.
The October 31, 2024 annual inspection cited 4 deficiencies focused on discharge planning, food handling, and infection control, with a plan of correction accepted.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 4

Iowa average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection

Iowa average 4.11

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 4 years)

Critical health citations

233% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious health citations

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

2 critical citations Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations Iowa average: 0.9

21 moderate citations Iowa average: 19.7

1 minor citation Iowa average: 0.5

Citations history (last 4 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

Total staff 138

Employees 124

Contractors 14

Staff to resident ratio 1.24 : 1

39% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average

Avg staff/day 58

Average shift 8 hours

8% better than Iowa average

Total staff hours (quarter) 42,671

Nursing staff breakdown

9.7 hours

9.3 hours

8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

1,634 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	66	0	66	23,131	92	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	19	0	19	6,225	92	100%	9.3
Medication Aide/Technician	15	0	15	3,480	92	100%	7.8
Registered Nurse	8	0	8	2,870	92	100%	9.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	1,857	90	98%	7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	0	5	1,636	64	70%	7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	6	6	551	67	73%	5.3
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	432	54	59%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	428	57	62%	7.5
Dietitian	1	0	1	406	56	61%	7.3
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	352	46	50%	7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	345	58	63%	5.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	311	50	54%	6.2
Administrator	2	0	2	221	29	32%	7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	164	29	32%	5.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	118	37	40%	3.2
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	71	17	18%	4.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	44	7	8%	6.3
Medical Director	0	1	1	30	19	21%	1.6

66 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

15 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

8 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 98%

5 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 70%

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 73%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 59%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 62%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 61%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 50%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 63%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 54%

2 Administrator

% of Days 32%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 32%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 40%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 18%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 8%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 21%

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Total fines amount $34K

28% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 1

41% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $34K

Iowa average $48K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 14.2

38% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 30.2

40% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Average Iowa avg: 3.3

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 29.4%

56% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 27.7%

41% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 33.5%

28% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 3.5%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.5%

43% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 4.1%

64% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.6%

52% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 1.6%

59% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 23.6%

24% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.0%

5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 97.2%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.18

20% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.38

82% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Iowa avg: 2.6

Pneumococcal Vaccine 85.9%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.2%

36% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 88.0%

20% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 25.7%

21% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits 5.3%

60% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 79.5%

48% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 52.1%

In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 111

Medicare

4.5% of residents

Medicaid

50.5% of residents

Private pay or other

45% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Trinity Center at Luther Park from 2015–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 83.3% ↓ 3.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$217.1K ↑ ~$684.3K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $8.9M ↑ ~$201.5K vs 2022

Operating Margin -1.5% ↑ 5.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	97.7%	96.1%	95.7%	97.0%	97.1%	81.3%	81.7%	86.4%	83.3%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	$299,238	-$655,700	-$462,809	-$325,431	$109,438	$431,404	-$298,665	-$243,966	-$256,875
Gross Revenue	$9,184,715	$13,390,333	$13,523,907	$13,681,340	$14,485,710	$12,995,136	$11,662,478	$13,090,766	$14,390,455
Operating Expenses	$8,601,808	$13,537,546	$13,411,086	$13,600,033	$14,103,468	$14,716,131	$13,307,187	$13,958,999	$14,571,931
Net Patient Income	$393,806	-$504,505	-$260,856	-$149,468	$364,131	-$1,742,442	-$1,674,646	-$901,439	-$217,124
Net Patient Revenue	$8,995,614	$13,033,041	$13,150,230	$13,450,565	$14,467,599	$12,973,689	$11,632,541	$13,057,560	$14,354,807
Payroll Costs	$4,786,215	$7,605,583	$8,172,711	$8,230,970	$8,235,902	$9,157,425	$8,201,944	$8,711,446	$8,912,905
Operating Margin %	4.4%	-3.9%	-2.0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-13.4%	-14.4%	-6.9%	-1.5%
Medicare %	1.7%	2.4%	2.4%	1.8%	2.3%	4.2%	2.8%	4.1%	3.1%
Medicaid %	38.0%	41.0%	47.9%	59.8%	51.4%	51.1%	62.7%	60.0%	57.7%
Private %	60.3%	56.6%	49.6%	38.4%	46.3%	44.6%	34.5%	35.8%	39.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$267	$309	$314	$317	$340	$363	$325	$345	$393
Cost/Day	$256	$321	$320	$320	$332	$412	$372	$369	$399
Avg Length of Stay	350.5 days	562.6 days	504.8 days	559.1 days	366.6 days	310.6 days	337.6 days	389.9 days	238.5 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$14.4M

Net patient income

-$217.1K

Governmental community Operated by a subsidized facility district.

Net patient revenue

$14.4M

Net patient income

-$217.1K

Other income

$129.8K

Payroll costs

$8.9M 62.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.7M

Total costs

$14.6M

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 (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 12 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 67%

Private pay 13%

Medicaid 19%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 56%

Private pay 16%

Medicaid 28%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+

General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+

General Iowa resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+

General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled

General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits

Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

What neighborhood is Trinity Center at Luther Park in?

Trinity Center at Luther Park is in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines.

Who is the owner of Trinity Center at Luther Park?

The legal owner and operator of Trinity Center at Luther Park is Gardens at Luther Park(ALP/D) | S0241.

Is Trinity Center at Luther Park in a walkable area?

Trinity Center at Luther Park has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Trinity Center at Luther Park?

According to IA state health department records, Trinity Center at Luther Park's license number is 770825.

When does Trinity Center at Luther Park's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Trinity Center at Luther Park's license expires on October 1, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Trinity Center at Luther Park?

Trinity Center at Luther Park's occupancy is 91%.

What is the best email address for Trinity Center at Luther Park?

The team at Trinity Center at Luther Park can be reached at [email protected].

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Trinity Center at Luther Park

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

66 Certified Nursing Assistant

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

15 Medication Aide/Technician

8 Registered Nurse

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

5 Clinical Nurse Specialist

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Dietitian

1 RN Director of Nursing

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Qualified Social Worker

2 Administrator

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

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