Deerfield Health Care Center
Urbandale, IA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 165557) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 331-6900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Deerfield Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Deerfield Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.31 hours per resident per day, including 1.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.8%.
Deerfield Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Deerfield Health Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, operating with 30 certified beds and an average daily census of 24.9 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit, church-related organization and has been certified since July 22, 2005. It participates in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare, Deerfield Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse staffing of 5.31 hours per resident per day, including 1.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
Deerfield Health Care Center is part of the Immanuel chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.7 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Deerfield Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility's provider type is listed as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.31 hours per resident per day, including 1.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and turnover of 25.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Deerfield Health Care Center has 30 certified beds with an average of 24.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization and is part of the Immanuel chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average rating of 4.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 22, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 5153316900 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 5153316900 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165557?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.