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Facility profile · CCN 165601

Harmony West Des Moines

64 federal citations on record , including 6 at the Immediate Jeopardy level.

Special Focus Status 6 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
64
Total citations
46
Last 3 years
9
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care18 Resident Rights11 Care Planning9 Infection Control6 Nutrition & Dietary5

Most common F-tags at this facility

F8805 F5504 F6773 F6843 F6093

Citation history

64 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Feb 20, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Feb 20, 2025F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.FStandard
Feb 20, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Feb 20, 2025F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.EStandard
Feb 20, 2025F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Feb 20, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Feb 20, 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 20, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Feb 20, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Feb 20, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Feb 20, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Feb 20, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Feb 20, 2025F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DStandard
Nov 20, 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
Nov 20, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jul 29, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Jul 29, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jul 29, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Dec 11, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Dec 11, 2023F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
Dec 11, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 11, 2023F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Dec 11, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Oct 4, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Oct 3, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Oct 3, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.FComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.FComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.KComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.FComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.LComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.LComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F693Ensure 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.GComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.HComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.KComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.JComplaint
Mar 14, 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
Mar 14, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.JComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Mar 14, 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.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 14, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Mar 14, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 14, 2023F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Mar 14, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
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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