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Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines

701 Riverview, Des Moines, IA 50316 · 5152661106 · 74 certified beds

Overall★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 346 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 9 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,179,329 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.2/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.91 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.50. Weekend total: 3.39. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2025-09-16Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-16Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-16Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-16Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-16Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-16Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-16Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-05-07Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-05-07Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-05-07Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2024-10-17Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2024-11-17
2024-10-17Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-17
2024-10-17Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2024-11-17
2024-10-17Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-17
2024-10-17Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-17
2024-10-17Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2024-11-17
2024-06-06Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-28
2024-06-06Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-28
2024-06-06Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-28
2024-06-06Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-28
2024-06-06Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-28
2023-10-05Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Ecomplaintcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-11-05
2023-10-05Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. BHealthcorrected 2023-11-05

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
GATEWAY HEALTHCARE LLCDirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/27/2017
THE ENSIGN GROUP INCIndirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/27/2017
HAYDEN, ELIZABETHManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2017
WEI, SHIPENGManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/19/2023
JORGENSEN, DAVIDCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
BURNAM, SOONCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/27/2017
KEETCH, CHADCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2011
KOENIG, DEBRACorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
SATO, AMICorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/09/2024
HAYDEN, ELIZABETHOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2017
WEI, SHIPENGOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/19/2023

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165268. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.