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Health Inspection

Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines

September 16, 2025 · Des Moines, IA · 701 Riverview
Citations 7
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 74
Provider ID 165268
Healthcare Facility
Rehabilitation Center Of Des Moines
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Inspection Summary

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in Des Moines, IA — inspection on September 16, 2025.

Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0641
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in DES MOINES, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-16.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in DES MOINES, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-16.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in DES MOINES, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-16.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in DES MOINES, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-16.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.

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Federal health inspectors cited Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in DES MOINES, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-16.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in DES MOINES, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-16.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in DES MOINES, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-16.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-15.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Des Moines, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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