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Azria Health Park Place

2401 East Eighth Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Score: 13 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 13/100, Azria Health Park Place 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 at Azria Health Park Place is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 69 deficiencies at Azria Health Park Place, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: have a plan that describes the process for conducting qapi and qaa activities..

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 3.46 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.47 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.33 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.96 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

69
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 68 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0865 Severity E
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Dec 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 6.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.3% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 23.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $22,490

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 13 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: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 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
70
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18

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