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Greater Southside Health and Rehabilitation

5608 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 · CCN 165175

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Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$368,060

Number of fines

5

Number of penalties

7

Payment denials

2

Chain

Chain

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Facilities in chain

329

Chain avg overall

3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (76)7 immediate jeopardy3 actual harm

1. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-10-27 · Health · corrected 2025-11-06

   Actual harm

2. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-10-27 · Health · corrected 2025-11-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-10-27 · Health · corrected 2025-11-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.2025-10-27 · Health · corrected 2025-11-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-10-27 · Health · corrected 2025-11-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-09-03 · Health · corrected 2025-09-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-03 · Health · corrected 2025-09-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-09-03 · Health · corrected 2025-09-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-03 · Health · corrected 2025-09-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0688Provide 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.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0803Ensure 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.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-13 · Health · corrected 2024-11-16

    Immediate jeopardy

29. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-11-13 · Health · corrected 2024-11-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0642Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Actual harm

35. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12

    Immediate jeopardy

41. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. KF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Immediate jeopardy

45. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-06-03 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. EF0584Honor 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.2024-06-03 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-06-03 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-03 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-24

    Immediate jeopardy

50. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-03-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0688Provide 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.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. KF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Immediate jeopardy

59. DF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. FF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Actual harm

71. KF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Immediate jeopardy

72. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. KF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Immediate jeopardy

74. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Other facilities in Des Moines

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.