Scottish Rite Park Inc
2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 · (515) 274-4614
Non profit - Corporation · 51 certified beds
Scottish Rite Park Inc has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2026, found 1 citation (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $46,911 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 13, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 13, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 6, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 8, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.January 8, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 18, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,796May 6, 2026
- Fine of $13,923January 8, 2025
- Fine of $3,798February 20, 2024
- Fine of $3,418February 12, 2024
- Fine of $7,976January 22, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.15 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.98 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.41 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 14% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 51 |
| Average residents per day | 32 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Des Moines · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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