Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center
West Des Moines, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165350) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 3 totaling $478,835 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (515) 223-1223 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published overall, health inspection, or staffing star ratings for Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center in the data on file, though the Iowa state average overall rating is 3.07 stars. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for current ratings.
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.9%. No staffing star rating is listed in the data provided.
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $478,835.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and it is designated a Special Focus Facility due to a history of persistent poor performance.
About this facility
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 22, 1997. The facility is licensed for 140 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
CMS Care Compare does not list published star ratings (overall, health inspection, quality measure, or staffing) for this facility in the data provided, and the vs. state average field is marked 'not rated.' The state average overall rating for Iowa facilities is 3.07 stars. Families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current star ratings.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.84, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $478,835.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. The facility is also designated a Special Focus Facility (SFF), a CMS program for facilities with a history of persistent poor quality, subject to more frequent inspections until conditions improve.
No chain ownership information is provided in the data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
No overall star rating is listed in the available CMS data for this facility; the Iowa state average overall rating is 3.07 stars. Check Medicare Care Compare for current ratings.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a 56.9% nursing turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $478,835.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility and it is designated a Special Focus Facility (SFF), meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 140 beds and has an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 22, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates nursing homes on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale, but these specific ratings are not listed in the data provided for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 5152231223 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 5152231223 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?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165350?state=IA for the most current CMS data on this facility.
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.