Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Nursing Home · Des Moines, IA

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number165006

Contact & location

900 Polk Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50312
Polk County
Phone
(515) 255-5433
ZIP code
50312 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
46
Residents per day
39.4 (86% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
—
Registered nurses (RN)
—
Licensed practical nurses
—
Nurse aides
—
Weekend total
—
Nursing staff turnover
52.9 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.1 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 2, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 26 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-02 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-23
2026-04-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-23
2026-04-02 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-23
2026-04-02 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-23
2026-04-02 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-23
2025-03-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-03-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-03-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-03-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-03-13 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2024-04-18 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-26
2024-04-18 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-26
2024-04-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-26

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Meyer, Angela (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rabang, Lazaro (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Meyer, Angela (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mock, Beata (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bernstein, Gloria (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Oxley, Polly (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bernstein, Gloria (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Meyer, Angela (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rabang, Lazaro (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.

How many beds does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center have?

It has 46 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.

Has Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?

(515) 255-5433. The facility is located at 900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.