University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 233 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa (ZIP 50314), within Polk County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 108 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (515) 284-1280. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, and are intended to help consumers compare nursing homes. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. In contrast, the staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels above the national average, and the quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, which reflects performance on clinical quality indicators that are above average nationally. The gap between the health inspection rating and the staffing and quality ratings is notable, as the overall 2-star rating is heavily influenced by inspection outcomes. University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal programs covering nursing facility care for eligible seniors. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Iowa. Individuals seeking information about private pay or other insurance options should contact the facility directly. When considered alongside national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average, driven primarily by its 2-star health inspection rating. However, its 4-star staffing and 4-star quality measure ratings are above the national average, suggesting that day-to-day care delivery and clinical outcomes metrics compare favorably at the national level. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile, consult state inspection reports, and visit the facility in person to gain a complete picture of care conditions.