F

Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation

5608 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Score: 0 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 0/100, Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation ranks in the bottom tier of Iowa nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation, with 3.30 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 76 deficiencies at Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation, including 7 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.30 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.26 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.35 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.67 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

76
Total Deficiencies
Oct 26, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 69 Moderate 🔴 7 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Oct 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Oct 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0635 Severity D
    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
    Oct 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Oct 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 27.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.6% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 26.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $368,060

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 0 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
27

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