Azria Health Park Place
Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165202) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $36,875
Phone: (515) 262-9303 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Azria Health Park Place an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Azria Health Park Place reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 69.6%. CMS rates its staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $36,875.00 against Azria Health Park Place, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Azria Health Park Place is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, with an average of 57.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 10, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Azria Health Park Place holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.50517 per resident per day, including 0.85805 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $36,875.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS has designated Azria Health Park Place as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased regulatory oversight and more frequent inspections.
Azria Health Park Place is part of the Azria Health chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.6 out of 5. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality details directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile reflects CMS data as published for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Azria Health Park Place has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.51 hours per resident per day, with 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 69.6%. CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $36,875.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but CMS has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program due to a history of persistent quality problems.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 70 certified beds and an average of 57.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Azria Health chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.6 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 10, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 5152629303 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5152629303 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165202?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.