Karen Acres Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
3605 Elm Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
Karen Acres Care Center is a senior care community located in Urbandale, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Urbandale area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (515) 276-4969.
With 35 beds, Karen Acres Care Center 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 87% 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 June 2025 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Urbandale average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 38%.
The community is located in Polk County, IA.
Karen Acres Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 35
- Occupancy 87%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 38%
- Last health inspection June 2025