Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Des Moines, Iowa

Address

900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Phone

+1 515-255-5433

6.8 /10

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 3★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$63,849 fines 5 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
5 below national median
Total federal penalties
$63,849

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.27 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.99 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.44 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.50 hrs
Physical therapy
0.09 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 4 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
46 certified beds · ~44 avg residents/day (95% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Des Moines, Iowa, with a total capacity of 46 beds. It holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, supported by 4-star ratings in both staffing levels and health inspections. Clinical performance is reflected in a 3-star rating for quality measures.

Location

900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA, 50312, Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How did Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center score on health inspections?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center have?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has 46 certified beds.
Does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center located?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is located at 900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA, 50312, Des Moines, Iowa.
How can I contact Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?
You can reach Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center by phone at +1 515-255-5433.

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How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.

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