The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Nursing Home Facility
701 Riverview Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
The Rehab Center of Des Moines is dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of individuals disabled by illness or injury. We also specialize in caring for individuals in need of a brief respite or long-term care. Our ability to stay on the leading edge is augmented by creating a separate and distinct environment that seeks to promote recovery and wellness based upon each individual's needs
Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 419 communities in our directory.
The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is licensed for 74 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Des Moines average about 70 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 36%.
The community is located in Polk County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 36 problems at The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 19 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, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Educate 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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines offers nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 74
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 36%
- Last health inspection September 2025
Resident & family reviews
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