Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165448) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 4 totaling $258,177 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (515) 270-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Iowa's state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center reports 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 34.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Yes, Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $258,177.00 and 3 payment denials. CMS has also designated it as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, indicating persistent underperformance and increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is a 150-certified-bed nursing home in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, with an average of 120.3 residents. It is operated on a non-profit, church-related basis and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved in June 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bishop Drumm has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.9%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $258,177.00 and 3 payment denials for this facility. CMS has designated Bishop Drumm as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased CMS inspection scrutiny.
Bishop Drumm is part of the Commonspirit Health chain, which includes 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Data is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bishop Drumm has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bishop Drumm is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, with a 34.9% turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $258,177.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated Bishop Drumm as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance under increased inspection; no abuse icon data was provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 150 certified beds and an average of 120.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Bishop Drumm is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Commonspirit Health chain, which has 18 facilities averaging a 2.7-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Bishop Drumm scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5152701100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5152701100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165448?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.