Occupancy rate
67%
In line with Iowa averageMix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Nursing Home
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short-term and long-term care. The facility provides a range of medical services to support residents' health and wellness.
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
108
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
66.7%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Occupancy rate
66.7%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
54% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$14.1M
Operating loss
-$206.1K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$14,069,285.00
Operating loss
$-206,129.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
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.
$9.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.3M
108-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
24 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
72 / 108
Average residents
51 per day
License details
Facility type
Free Standing Nf/snf
Status
Active
Issuance
June 1, 2001
County:
Polk
Additional licensing details
License number:
770502
CMS Certification Number:
165272
Certification type:
FALSE
Ownership & operating entity
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Stacy Soderstrum.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5152840127
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled care, Intermediate care, Short-term/respite care, Nursing rehabilitation and therapy services, IV therapy, Ostomy care, Wound care, Diabetic care, Enteral nutrition, Tracheotomy care, Pain management
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.
33 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date:October 28, 2025
63 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025, was a complaint investigation in which the facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern with several citations related primarily to resident care issues such as nutrition and infection prevention, as well as environmental and staffing concerns. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though some substantiated complaints involved inadequate infection control, delayed nursing responses, and maintenance problems. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, with recent investigations showing no deficiencies following earlier periods of cited issues.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Total health citations
26
Citations per inspection
5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 26 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
26 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Jan 30, 2025
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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Des Moines
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-17%
-16%
+6%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 503143124
133
-
BERGER, SCOTT
79.7%
$14,164,978.00
$4,819,347.00
34%
75.60
3.6111
1
26
-17%-16%+6%
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.
-
-
46
ANDERSON, KELSEY
60.5%
$5,889,177.00
$2,478,858.00
42.1%
57
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.
-
-
60
TIMM, DIRK
79.1%
$7,714,549.00
$3,393,417.00
44%
71
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 503143124
Bed Count:
133
Operator:
BERGER, SCOTT
CCN:
165272
Occupancy:
79.7%
Home Revenue:
$14,164,978.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,819,347.00
Payroll %:
34%
Avg Residents/Day:
75.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6111
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
26
RN share vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Azria Health Park Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
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:
57
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6758
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Genesis Senior Living Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
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
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)
104
Total Staff
86
Employees
18
Contractors
27,809
Total Hours (Quarter)
37
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 9.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 9.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 8.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
81 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,834 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 0 | 48 | 11,589 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,538 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,194 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2,978 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 909 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 507 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 481 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 58 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 351 | 47 | 52% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 309 | 53 | 58% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 239 | 57 | 63% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 147 | 35 | 38% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 46 | 51% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 4% | 8.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
76 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (2.6%)
Medicaid
54 residents (71.1%)
Private pay or other
20 residents (26.3%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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.
12.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.5
22% 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.
29.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.7
37% 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
21.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.8%
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.9%
57% 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
36.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
36.4%
39% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
60% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
21% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
27% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
11% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.8%
70% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.1%
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
98.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
16% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
40% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.1%
31% 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
$10K
80% 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
$10K
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.
Feb 2, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 2, 2023
$10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.7%
↑ 0.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$206,129
↑ ~$1.9M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,942,098
↑ ~$922K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.5%
↑ 13.2pp vs 2022
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