Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
701 Riverview, Des Moines, IA 50316
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How Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines Compares
Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is a 74-bed for-profit nursing facility in Des Moines, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (6.6%) is below the Iowa average of 21.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 74 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Des Moines, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.1% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (68% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 6.6% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6% (69% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines with other nursing homes in Des Moines.
How is Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 6.6% here versus 21.6% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 74 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines's rating advantage in Des Moines?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 12 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Des Moines
Des Moines 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 Des Moines.
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