Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines

Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 701 Riverview in Des Moines, Iowa (Polk County, 50316). The facility operates under for-profit limited liability company ownership and maintains 74 certified beds. It is currently active and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is on par with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance in this category relative to national benchmarks. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5 stars, reflecting below-average staffing levels compared to facilities nationwide. In contrast, the quality measure rating reaches 5 out of 5 stars, representing above-average performance across the clinical quality indicators used by CMS to assess resident outcomes and care processes. Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission. Medicaid may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking to confirm current payment options, private pay rates, or insurance acceptance are advised to contact the facility directly at (515) 266-1106. When considered alongside national data, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, though the individual component ratings vary considerably. The 2-star health inspection and 2-star staffing ratings fall below what CMS identifies as average performance, while the 5-star quality measure rating is among the highest possible scores a facility can receive in that category. This combination of ratings may be relevant to families and care coordinators conducting due diligence when evaluating skilled nursing options in the Des Moines metropolitan area. The facility serves Polk County and is one of several licensed skilled nursing providers in the region. Direct contact with the facility or a licensed care advisor is recommended for obtaining current bed availability, admission requirements, and detailed service information.