Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Nursing home in Des Moines, IA
📍 900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 4 / 5 Inspection: 4 / 5 Staffing: 4 / 5 Quality: 3 / 5 Beds: 46 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Overview
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Des Moines, IA with 46 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as Non profit - Other, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 4 / 5, staffing rated 4 / 5, health inspections rated 4 / 5, quality measures rated 3 / 5.
Inspection records list 12 fines totalling $60,681.00.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.890; nursing staff turnover: 61.7%.
Families in Des Moines often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center a Good Nursing Home?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 / 5. This is an above-average overall score based on the available CMS star ratings. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 4 / 5, health inspections are 4 / 5, quality measures are 3 / 5. The available data lists 12 fines totalling $60,681.00.
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 4 / 5
Staffing Rating: 4 / 5
Quality Rating: 3 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 2 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 4 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 18.00
Number of Fines: 12
Total Fines: $60,681.00
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 165006
Address: 900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312
County / Parish: Polk
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 46
Average Residents Per Day: 43.5
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.890
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.436
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.890, LPN hours: 0.436.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 61.7%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 75.0%
City: Des Moines
State: IA
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 43.5, total nursing staff turnover: 61.7%, registered nurse turnover: 75.0%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 / 5.
How many beds does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center have?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has 46 certified beds.
Is Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center located?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is located at 900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312.