Complaint Investigation

Arbor Springs Of West Des Moines L L C

May 29, 2025 · West Des Moines, IA · 7951 E P True Parkway

Citations 1

CMS Rating 3/5

Beds 56

Provider ID 165548

Healthcare Facility

Arbor Springs Of West Des Moines L L C

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Inspection Summary

Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C in West Des Moines, IA — inspection on May 29, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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.

Inspection Findings

FF 0805

In an interview on 05/29/2025 at 09:03 AM with Staff I, CNA, she stated it is the kitchen's responsibility to plate the food, they include the appropriat...

Minimal harm or She stated the diet card for Resident #30 reflected he was to receive a mechanically altered diet, and that Few looked far bigger than mechanically altered soups usually had. She confirmed the meat she cut for the affected

Review of a facility provided document titled Addendum to Simplified Diet Manual: Texture Altered Diets, with an effective date of 06/01/2024, stated the following:

The Facility will offer the following diets for consistency alteration.

The mechanical soft diet is designed to permit easy chewing.

The general diet is modified in consistency and texture by cooking, grinding, chopping, mincing, or mashing.

The diet includes foods soft in texture such as cooked fruit and vegetables, moist ground meats and soft bread and cereal products.

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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 West 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 Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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