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Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines, Des Moines, IA: 3 star rating, no fines

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines in Des Moines, IA is owned by Gateway Healthcare LLC, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 38 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 27, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
701 Riverview, Des Moines, IA 50316
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
74
Residents per day
70 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Discovery Trail Healthcare, Inc.
Chain
The Ensign Group, 347 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
38, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 27, 2026
CMS Certification Number
165268
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 27, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
August 27, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
June 3, 2026F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 26, 2026data.cms.gov
June 3, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 26, 2026data.cms.gov
September 16, 2025F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
September 16, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
September 16, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
September 16, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
September 16, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
September 16, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
September 16, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
May 7, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2025data.cms.gov
May 7, 2025F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2025data.cms.gov
May 7, 2025F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2025data.cms.gov
October 17, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
October 17, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
October 17, 2024F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
October 17, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
October 17, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
October 17, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
June 6, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJune 28, 2024data.cms.gov
June 6, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 28, 2024data.cms.gov
June 6, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 28, 2024data.cms.gov
June 6, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 28, 2024data.cms.gov
June 6, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 28, 2024data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov
October 5, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 5, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 12 individual or personal trusts (4 managers, 6 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Gateway Healthcare LLCDirect ownerNot listedMarch 27, 2017data.cms.gov
The Ensign Group IncIndirect ownerNot listedMarch 27, 2017data.cms.gov
Ensign Services IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedAugust 30, 2016data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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