FOUNTAIN WEST HEALTH CENTER

πŸ“ 1501 OFFICE PARK ROAD, west-des-moines, IA 50265 πŸ“ž 5152231223 πŸ›οΈ 140 beds

Overall Rating

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1/5

Health Inspection

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1/5

Staffing

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3/5

Quality Measures

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4/5

Inspection History Overview

161
Total Violations
8 years of data
$52,278
Total Fines
7 penalties
11
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2024 7 violations

Tag 0658 D Jun 19, 2024

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Tag 0689 D Jun 19, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Tag 0690 D Jun 19, 2024

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Tag 0695 D Jun 19, 2024

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Tag 0778 D Jun 19, 2024

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

Tag 0658 D Apr 3, 2024

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 22, 2024
Tag 0677 D Apr 3, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 22, 2024

2023 69 violations

Tag 0658 D Dec 21, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Tag 0684 D Dec 21, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Tag 0690 D Dec 21, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Tag 0725 D Dec 21, 2023

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Tag 0761 E Dec 21, 2023

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Tag 0835 F Dec 21, 2023

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Tag 0880 E Dec 21, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0658 D Dec 20, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2024
Tag 0684 D Dec 20, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2024
Tag 0690 D Dec 20, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2024
Tag 0725 D Dec 20, 2023

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2024
Tag 0761 E Dec 20, 2023

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2024
Tag 0835 F Dec 20, 2023

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2024
Tag 0880 E Dec 20, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2024
Tag 0550 D Oct 25, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2023
Tag 0580 D Oct 25, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2023
Tag 0609 D Oct 25, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2023
Tag 0610 J Oct 25, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2023
Tag 0658 D Oct 25, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Tag 0677 E Oct 25, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 25, 2023

2022 14 violations

Tag 0584 D May 31, 2022

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0607 D May 31, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0623 B May 31, 2022

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0625 D May 31, 2022

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0641 D May 31, 2022

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0644 D May 31, 2022

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0655 D May 31, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0656 E May 31, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0657 D May 31, 2022

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0658 D May 31, 2022

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0676 D May 31, 2022

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0725 D May 31, 2022

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0812 E May 31, 2022

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0883 D May 31, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022

2021 3 violations

Tag 0578 D Mar 16, 2021

Honor 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 8, 2021
Tag 0644 D Mar 16, 2021

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 8, 2021
Tag 0689 D Feb 2, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 3, 2021

2020 4 violations

Tag 0657 D Jun 18, 2020

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 2, 2020
Tag 0607 D Jan 30, 2020

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 17, 2020
Tag 0608 D Jan 30, 2020

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 17, 2020
Tag 0656 D Jan 30, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 17, 2020

2019 13 violations

Tag 0580 D Nov 12, 2019

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 12, 2019
Tag 0677 E Nov 12, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 12, 2019
Tag 0686 E Nov 12, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 12, 2019
Tag 0755 E Nov 12, 2019

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 12, 2019
Tag 0622 D Jun 27, 2019

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0623 C Jun 27, 2019

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0625 C Jun 27, 2019

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0695 D Jun 27, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0698 D Jun 27, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0760 D Jun 27, 2019

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0801 C Jun 27, 2019

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0880 E Jun 27, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2019
Tag 0550 D Jan 7, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 8, 2019

2018 22 violations

Tag 0609 D Oct 11, 2018

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 12, 2018
Tag 0610 F Oct 11, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 12, 2018
Tag 0689 D Oct 11, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 12, 2018
Tag 0600 D Aug 3, 2018

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 4, 2018
Tag 0607 D Aug 3, 2018

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 4, 2018
Tag 0656 D Aug 3, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 4, 2018
Tag 0658 E Aug 3, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 4, 2018
Tag 0725 D Aug 3, 2018

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 4, 2018
Tag 0550 D Mar 22, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0554 D Mar 22, 2018

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0558 D Mar 22, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0583 D Mar 22, 2018

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0655 D Mar 22, 2018

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0656 D Mar 22, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0657 D Mar 22, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0677 D Mar 22, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0686 G Mar 22, 2018

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0689 D Mar 22, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0755 E Mar 22, 2018

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018
Tag 0803 E Mar 22, 2018

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018

2017 29 violations

Tag 0241 D Oct 4, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 5, 2017
Tag 0312 D Oct 4, 2017

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 5, 2017
Tag 0314 G Oct 4, 2017

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 5, 2017
Tag 0309 G Aug 28, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 29, 2017
Tag 0241 D Apr 25, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

βœ“ Corrected: May 19, 2017
Tag 0312 D Apr 25, 2017

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

βœ“ Corrected: May 19, 2017
Tag 0323 D Apr 25, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: May 19, 2017
Tag 0353 D Apr 25, 2017

Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: May 19, 2017
Tag 0441 D Apr 25, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: May 19, 2017
Tag 0157 D Jan 24, 2017

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0225 D Jan 24, 2017

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0241 D Jan 24, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0279 D Jan 24, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0281 E Jan 24, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0282 D Jan 24, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0309 G Jan 24, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0312 E Jan 24, 2017

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0314 G Jan 24, 2017

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0315 D Jan 24, 2017

Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017
Tag 0323 K Jan 24, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 25, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 3 penalties totaling $3,923

$1,638
Fine
December 27, 2021
$1,310
Fine
December 20, 2021
$975
Fine
June 7, 2021
Average: $1,308 | Range: $975 - $1,638

2020 1 penalties totaling $655

$655
Fine
September 21, 2020
Average: $655 | Range: $655 - $655

2018 1 penalties totaling $30,800

$30,800
Fine
March 22, 2018
Average: $30,800 | Range: $30,800 - $30,800

2017 2 penalties totaling $16,900

$9,750
Fine
October 4, 2017
$7,150
Fine
August 28, 2017
Average: $8,450 | Range: $7,150 - $9,750

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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Inspection Survey Reports

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June 19, 2024
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April 3, 2024
0.00

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December 21, 2023
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December 20, 2023
0.00

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October 25, 2023
0.00

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August 16, 2023
0.00

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April 4, 2023
0.00

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May 31, 2022
0.00

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March 16, 2021
0.00

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February 2, 2021
0.00

Health

June 27, 2019
0.00

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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
165350
165350
5152231223
Polk

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Individual