University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home Facility
233 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Des Moines, IA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Des Moines area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (515) 284-1280.
Operated by Campbell Street Services, which runs 21 communities in our directory.
With 91 beds, University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Des Moines average about 70 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 69% of its licensed beds. That is below the Des Moines average of roughly 90%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Des Moines average about 2.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Des Moines average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 98%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Polk County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 22 problems at University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 12 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
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
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 91
- Occupancy 69%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 98%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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