Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Nursing Home Facility
900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a senior care community located in Des Moines, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Des Moines area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (515) 255-5433.
With 46 beds, Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Des Moines average about 70 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
The community is located in Polk County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 13 problems at Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor 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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 46
- Religious affiliation Jewish
- Occupancy 86%
- Annual staff turnover 53%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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