Karen Acres Care Center
Urbandale, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165460) · 35 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 276-4969 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Karen Acres Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Karen Acres Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.27 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
Karen Acres Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Karen Acres Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 2002. The facility is certified for 35 beds and reports an average daily census of 30.3 residents, making it a small skilled nursing facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, Karen Acres Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.27 hours per resident per day, including about 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this listing, and CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so the ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings or penalty history, directly on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Karen Acres Care Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
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 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and 37.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon on file and the facility is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 35 beds with an average daily census of 30.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall 5-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (515) 276-4969 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (515) 276-4969 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165460?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.