Deerfield Health Care Center
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Deerfield Health Care Center Compares
Deerfield Health Care Center is a 30-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Urbandale, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 30 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Urbandale, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.1% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (38% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (25% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Deerfield Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Deerfield Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Urbandale.
What keeps Deerfield Health Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Deerfield Health Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.1% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Deerfield Health Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Deerfield Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Deerfield Health Care Center's rating advantage in Urbandale?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Deerfield Health Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Urbandale
Urbandale sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 63,436 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 35.7 years
- Median household income
- $69,747
- Median home value
- $190,400
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Urbandale.
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