Deerfield
Nursing Home Facility
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323
For people who know what to do with their freedom and opportunity. Life's a little less complicated, people are genuine and opportunities come knocking. There's comfort. There's security. And there's freedom - so we live our days just the way we want.Located just west of Des Moines in Urbandale, Iowa, Deerfield is situated on 46 beautiful acres near Walnut Creek bordered by quiet woods that provide peaceful seclusion from the city.
Operated by Lifespace Communities, Inc., which runs 12 communities in our directory.
With 30 beds, Deerfield is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Urbandale average about 75 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 83% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Urbandale average about 3.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 1 deficiency.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Urbandale average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 26%.
The community is located in Polk County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 4 problems at Deerfield. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 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
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Deerfield offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 30
- Occupancy 83%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.3
- Annual staff turnover 26%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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