Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a nursing care facility located at 900 Polk Boulevard in Des Moines, Iowa (ZIP 50312), within Polk County. The facility operates under non-profit ownership and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 46 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the Des Moines area. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three primary data categories, each of which receives its own rating. Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center receives 4 stars for health inspections, reflecting results from state surveys conducted on-site to assess compliance with federal care standards. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which accounts for the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating, based on clinical data related to resident health outcomes, is 3 stars, which is in line with the national average. Together, these individual ratings contribute to the facility's above-average overall score. Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Iowa. Individuals and families seeking to understand coverage options are encouraged to consult directly with the facility's admissions staff or with a benefits counselor familiar with Iowa Medicaid guidelines. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center's rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance across the CMS measurement criteria. The facility's health inspection and staffing ratings both exceed the national benchmark, while the quality measure rating is consistent with national norms. As a non-profit facility with a relatively small bed count, Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center represents one of several nursing care options available in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review CMS data directly and to conduct on-site visits when evaluating care options.