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Facility profile · CCN 165273

Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines

75 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $60,559.

3 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
75
Total citations
75
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$60,559
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care16 Resident Rights15 Care Planning14 Nursing & Physician Services10 Abuse & Neglect7

Most common F-tags at this facility

F7256 F6844 F6004 F6894 F6774

Citation history

75 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 18, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jul 24, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Feb 17, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Feb 17, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Feb 17, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Feb 17, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Aug 22, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard
Jun 13, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Jun 13, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.DComplaint
Dec 21, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Dec 21, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Dec 21, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.KComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.BComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Nov 2, 2023F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EStandard
Nov 2, 2023F917Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.EStandard
Nov 2, 2023F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard
Nov 2, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Nov 2, 2023F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard
Nov 2, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Nov 2, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Nov 2, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Nov 2, 2023F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.BStandard
Nov 2, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.BStandard
Nov 2, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EStandard
Nov 2, 2023F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.EStandard
Nov 2, 2023F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EStandard
Jun 16, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2023F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EComplaint
May 1, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint
May 1, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint
May 1, 2023F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DComplaint
May 1, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $60,559 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 58 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Apr 25, 2024Fine$30,675—
Apr 25, 2024Payment Denial—May 24, 2024 · 30 days
Nov 2, 2023Fine$21,957—
Nov 2, 2023Payment Denial—Jan 19, 2024 · 28 days
May 1, 2023Fine$7,927—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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