Deficiency Index

Azria Health Park Place

Des Moines, Iowa · CCN 165202

36 surveys since 2010, 13 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
237
Surveys
36
Harm or worse
13
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file29/36

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
70
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
AZRIA HEALTH
County
Polk
Medicare-certified since
1994

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
3
Quality measures
1

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 56 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Iowa.

Last survey on record

May 5, 2026

188 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.513.54
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.86—
Annual nurse turnover69.6%44.6%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$36,875 across 2 penalties
Special focus
SFF Candidate

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ11.4%K—L11.4%
Actual harmG11.4%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD4260.0%E1927.1%F68.6%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 70 of the 237 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F7255×

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • F8124×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5843×

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • F6773×

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • F6893×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Azria Health Park Place, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF812Sep 11, 2025

    Based on direct observation, clinical record review, resident and staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a safe and hygienic manner that is free from pests and protects food safety and prevents food borne illness. It further failed to maintain regular kitchen and dietary cleaning logs to maintain and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen. The facility reported a census of 59. The Stage Agency informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 09/03/2025 at 03:55 PM. The IJ began on at least 04/29/2025. Facility Staff removed the Immediate Jeopardy on 09/04/2025. The facility staff removed the IJ by implementing the following actions:1. Facility ceased operations of food service from the kitchen on 9/3/25 at 3:55pm. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF627May 5, 2026

    Based on clinical record review, hospitalization record review, facility policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to safely discharge 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for discharge planning, by discharging the resident to a location that did not meet his health and safety needs. On 4/21/26, Resident #1 with a history of a traumatic brain injury and cognitive impairment was assisted by nursing staff to sign an Against Medical Advice form after the resident became upset when reminded of the facility smoking policy and stated he would just leave. Resident #1 signed the AMA form, took his belongings and left the facility via a cab. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Mar 14, 2024

    Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to provide care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent pressure ulcers from developing on residents with history of pressure ulcers for two of two residents reviewed (Resident #1 and #2). The facility reported a census of 48 residents. Findings include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment identifies the definition of pressure ulcers: Stage I is an intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF725Jul 28, 2021

    Based on facility record review, resident and staff interview, and review of facility fall protocol the facility failed to ensure residents call lights and needs were answered/met in a timely manner for 3 of 19 residents, (Resident #15, #32, and #41). The facility failed to answer a call light timely to prevent Resident #15 from assisting herself in her wheelchair and the wheelchair getting stuck resulting in the resident falling out of the wheelchair and fracturing her left distal (far end of) femur. The facility reported a census of 55. Findings include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] for Resident #15 reported a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 which indicated intact cognition. The resident was able to make herself understood and understood others. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF584Sep 11, 2025

    Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable and homelike environment. The facility also failed to maintain and ensure adequate supplies of the appropriate sized briefs to meet the needs of all residents who used briefs and pull-ups, and failed to ensure an adequate supply of resident care supplies and linens for two of two units. The facility identified a census of 59 residents.Findings include: Observations on the North Hall on 9/3/25 starting at 12:34 PM revealed the following: a. The window air conditioner (AC) vent in room [ROOM NUMBER] had a black substance that appeared to be mold and dirt inside the vents. The AC was on during this time. b. […]

Read 31 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 31 of 237 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 5, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Dec 4, 2025Standard and complaint11 findings
  • Sep 11, 2025Complaint7 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 26, 2024Standard and complaint9 findings
  • Mar 14, 2024Complaint11 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 21, 2023Standard and complaint27 findings
  • Jul 6, 2023Complaint4 findings
  • Nov 9, 2022Standard and complaint11 findings
Show the 28 earlier surveys
  • Sep 28, 2022Complaint4 findings
  • Jul 13, 2022Complaint14 findings
  • Nov 17, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 28, 2021Standard and complaint11 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 28, 2019Standard6 findings
  • May 24, 2018Standard2 findings
  • Jan 29, 2018Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Oct 12, 2017Complaint3 findings
  • Mar 20, 2017Standard9 findings
  • Mar 24, 2016Standard and complaint18 findings · 2 harm
  • May 7, 2015Standard and complaint14 findings
  • Dec 30, 2014Complaint6 findings
  • Jul 22, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 27, 2014Standard and complaint14 findings · 2 harm
  • Oct 30, 2013—1 finding · 1 harm
  • May 2, 2013—2 findings
  • Apr 4, 2013Complaint7 findings
  • Mar 12, 2013—2 findings
  • Jan 10, 2013—7 findings
  • Jun 19, 2012—2 findings · 2 harm
  • Apr 23, 2012—2 findings
  • Mar 23, 2012—1 finding
  • Feb 22, 2012—11 findings
  • Jan 5, 2012—6 findings
  • Feb 23, 2011—2 findings
  • Dec 9, 2010—5 findings
  • Nov 22, 2010—1 finding
  • Sep 16, 2010—3 findings · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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