Ramsey Village
Des Moines, Iowa · CCN 165514
23 surveys since 2011, 5 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
- 110
- Surveys
- 23
- Harm or worse
- 5
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 78
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Polk
- Medicare-certified since
- 2004
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 43 not-for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Iowa.
Last survey on record
Apr 23, 2026
200 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.05 | 4.05 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.50 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 47.1% | 41.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G13.2% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2787.1% | E26.5% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B13.2% | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6584×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5802×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F6412×
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F6562×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Ramsey Village, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF684Apr 24, 2025
Based on observations, clinical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to appropriately provide assessments and interventions for necessary care and services for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #1). Clinical record review revealed the Assistant Director of Nursing notified the nursing staff of a wound on Resident #1's left foot after admission. The nurse failed to conduct an assessment and failed to notify the provider to acquire an intervention for 48 days after admission. The facility reported a census of 61 residents. Findings include: A Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented that Resident #1 admitted to on 9/23/25 from Home/Community (e.g., assisted living). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Oct 23, 2025
Based on observation, record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure mechanical lifts were used correctly during transfers for 3 of 5 residents (#1, #4, #5). The facility failed to lock wheelchairs during resident transfers for 2 of 5 residents (#2, #4), and failed to ensure foot pedals were attached while transporting a resident in a wheelchair for 1 of 5 residents (#3). The facility reported a census of 69 residents.Findings include:. 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Resident #1 dated 9/29/25 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 03 out of 15 which indicated severely impaired cognition. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 28, 2025
Based on observations, clinical record review, staff interviews, guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and facility policy review the facility failed to implement enhanced barrier precautions for one of one resident reviwed (Resident #4), and failed to perform appropriate hand hygiene during personal cares for three of three residents observed for toileting hygiene (Res #3, Res #4 and Res #61). The facility additionally failed to properly sanitize a full body mechanical lift between the usage of the lift between two residents. The facility reported a census of 62 residents. Findings include: 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Apr 27, 2023
Based on staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident care and treatment was provided by competent staff and in accordance with professional standards of practice for 5 of 5 residents reviewed. (Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, #5) The facility reported census was 60 residents. Findings include: According to the facility investigation, Staff A, RN (Registered Nurse) reported she and Staff B, RN were sitting at the nurse's station at around 11:00 p.m. on 3/22/23. Staff B was fidgeting and scratching all over, then made the comment that he was itching like crazy. Around 2:00 a.m. on 3/23/23 Staff C, CNA (certified nurse aide) stated to Staff A, he's (Staff B) not okay. Staff B was standing at the medication cart, being repetitive and staring at the medication. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jun 15, 2022
Based on resident and staff interview, clinical record review, and call light logs the facility failed to answer call lights within a reasonable amount of time for 2 residents (#26 and #37) and a confidential Resident Council group of residents reviewed. Residents reported having to wait fifty-eight minutes to have the call light answered. Facility call-light logs revealed the call lights answered between one to fifty-eight minutes. The facility reported a census of 71 residents. Findings include: 1. The MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment tool dated 4/18/22 revealed Resident #37 scored 8 of 15 possible points on the BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status Score) test, which meant the resident demonstrated moderately impaired cognitive abilities. […]
Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 110 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 23, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Oct 23, 2025Complaint3 findings
- Aug 28, 2025Standard8 findings
- Apr 24, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Oct 3, 2024Standard6 findings
- Aug 7, 2024Complaint4 findings
- Jul 20, 2023Standard8 findings
- Apr 27, 2023Complaint1 finding
Show the 15 earlier surveys
- Jun 15, 2022Standard and complaint9 findings
- Feb 23, 2021Complaint9 findings
- Mar 19, 2019Standard4 findings · 1 harm
- Sep 13, 2018Complaint2 findings
- Oct 20, 2016Standard2 findings
- Dec 10, 2015Standard5 findings
- Oct 29, 2015Complaint4 findings
- Mar 12, 2015Standard5 findings
- Nov 5, 2014Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 19, 2013—7 findings
- Nov 15, 2012—9 findings
- Aug 14, 2012—2 findings · 1 harm
- May 2, 2012—6 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 31, 2011—10 findings
- May 2, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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