Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center

West Des Moines, Iowa

What to know about this facility

Registered Nurse (RN) care
0.56 hours/day
84% of state average
Iowa average: 0.67 hrs/day
#284 of 391 in Iowa
Total nursing care
3.32 hours/day
90% of state average
Iowa average: 3.68 hrs/day
#304 of 391 in Iowa
Quality rating
Data not available
Recent inspections
55 problems
Multiple concerns
During government inspections
More problems than most Iowa facilities
Understanding these metrics: RN hours measure registered nurse care (medical attention). Total hours include all nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants). Quality ratings reflect clinical outcomes. Inspection problems range from minor paperwork to serious safety concerns.

How this facility ranks in Iowa

#284
of 391 Iowa nursing homes
Better RN staffing than 27% of facilities
Concern: 16% less RN care than Iowa average
Concern: 55 inspection problems found

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Beyond the numbers

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Location & visiting
How far from family who'll visit regularly? What are visiting hours and policies?
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Specialized care
Memory care for dementia? Diabetes management? Physical therapy? Not all facilities offer all services.
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Cost & payment
Monthly costs? Medicare or Medicaid acceptance? Which services are included vs. extra charges?
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Culture & environment
Does it feel welcoming? What activities are offered? How do staff interact with residents?
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Current availability
Are there openings? Waitlist status? Can they accommodate your timeline?
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Insurance coverage
What does insurance cover? How do Medicare Part A vs. Part B work? Long-term care insurance?

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