Azria Health Park Place
2401 East Eighth Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 · Polk County · (515) 262-9303
70 certified beds, about 58 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165202 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 66 health citations since November 2023, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $36,875 in the last three years; the largest was $22,490, and the latest is dated May 5, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.51 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.86 of those hours.
69.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Azria Health, an affiliated group of 9 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 66 health citations on file.
May 5, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, hospitalization record review, facility policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to safely discharge 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for discharge planning, by discharging the resident to a location that did not meet his health and safety needs. On 4/21/26, Resident #1 with a history of a traumatic brain injury and cognitive impairment was assisted by nursing staff to sign an Against Medical Advice form after the resident became upset when reminded of the facility smoking policy and stated he would just leave. Resident #1 signed the AMA form, took his belongings and left the facility via a cab. Resident #1 went to a homeless shelter without his medication and was unable to tell the shelter staff where he came from or how he arrived at the shelter. [...]
December 4, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 citations
- E Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents on a therapeutic diet to include pureed food (Residents #24, #38, #40 and #42) were served the correct amount and serving size. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff used proper food handling procedures, failed to ensure hair was covered by staff while in the kitchen area, failed to maintain a clean kitchen area where food was served to residents, failed to ensure all food was covered on room trays and failed to ensure staff used proper hand placement on glassware used to serve residents. The facility failed to prevent possible contamination of food. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan, the facilities past 3 surveys, and staff interview, the facility failed to correct their own deficiencies for 1 of 1 areas of concern. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and facility policy review, the facility failed to offer the recommended pneumococcal and Influenza vaccines to eligible residents for 4 of 5 residents reviewed for vaccines (Resident #14, Resident #33, Resident #41 and Resident #50). The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to limit a as needed (PRN) psychotropic drug (drugs that affect a person's mental state) to 14 days for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #21). The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to refer a resident (Res #3) for a Level II PASRR evaluation following a newly diagnosed mental disorder for one of four residents reviewed for PASRR (Pre admission Screening and Resident Review). The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to fully submit a Level 1 Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) evaluation to the appropriate state-designated authority prior to admission or within 30 days for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #50). The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and contracted Registered Dietitian interview, the facility failed to implement dietary interventions in a timely manner for a resident who was experiencing significant weight loss (Res # 44). The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to perform pre and post dialysis assessments for one of one resident reviewed for dialysis (Res #6). The facility reported a census of 51.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to follow through and act on recommendations of Pharmacy drug regimen reviews to complete an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessment for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #21). The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and facility policy review, the facility failed to offer the recommended COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for vaccines (Resident #14, Resident #41 and Resident #50). The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
September 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- L Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on direct observation, clinical record review, resident and staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a safe and hygienic manner that is free from pests and protects food safety and prevents food borne illness. It further failed to maintain regular kitchen and dietary cleaning logs to maintain and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen. The facility reported a census of 59. The Stage Agency informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 09/03/2025 at 03:55 PM. The IJ began on at least 04/29/2025. Facility Staff removed the Immediate Jeopardy on 09/04/2025. The facility staff removed the IJ by implementing the following actions:1. Facility ceased operations of food service from the kitchen on 9/3/25 at 3:55pm. Facility will order outside meals, and ensure diet orders are followed.2. [...]
- F Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable and homelike environment. The facility also failed to maintain and ensure adequate supplies of the appropriate sized briefs to meet the needs of all residents who used briefs and pull-ups, and failed to ensure an adequate supply of resident care supplies and linens for two of two units. The facility identified a census of 59 residents.
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, resident and staff interviews, call light reports, resident council meeting notes, and policy review the facility failed to provide sufficient staff to meet resident needs with toileting assistance and answering call lights (within 15 minutes) for 2 of 2 units. The facility reported a census of 59 residents.
- F Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident, and staff interviews, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website data, and resident council meeting notes the leadership of the facility failed to provide adequate management of the facility. The Administrative team failed to provide adequate incontinent supplies, linen supplies and a comfortable homelike environment free of vermin. In addition, the facility failed to provide the residents with a clean kitchen. The facility identified a census of 59 residents.
- F Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Report (CASPER) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), staff interview, and review of the facility QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) plan, the facility failed to ensure an effective process to address previously identified quality deficiencies. The facility reported a census of 59 residents. Findings Include:The CASPER Report for the facility identified the facility had previously received an Infection control deficiency in 2023 and 2024. A Safe, clean, and homelike environment deficiency in 2023 and 2024. At the conclusion of the complaints survey on 09/11/2025 the facility was cited again for Infection control and Homelike environment. The Facility's QAPI Plan, revised 2/05/2025, identified a monitoring process which included multiple sources of data. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on direct observation, clinical record review, resident and staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide incontinence care and transfers in a manner that promotes hygiene and protects residents from the spread of disease when they failed to change contaminated gloves and used another residents mechanical lift sling without sanitizing it first for 3 of 4 residents reviewed. (Resident #1, #8, and #12). In addition, the facility failed to utilize Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) when providing care to a resident with an indwelling catheter (Resident #8). The facility reported a census of 59.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, manufacturer instructions, and policy review the facility failed to lock brakes on a bed when staff repositioned and provided cares for 1 of 3 residents observed (Resident #12), and failed to operate a mechanical lift safely for 2 of 3 residents observed for transfers (Resident #12 and #1). The facility reported a census 59 residents.
November 26, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- F Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a homelike environment and reduce clutter in the hallway for 2 or 2 units (North and South Halls). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to store and serve food in a sanitary manner. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility investigation file review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure all allegations of abuse including allegations of staff to resident verbal threats and rough treatment, and inappropriate touching of a resident's buttocks by Staff A were reported timely to the facility administration for three of four residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #10, #38, and #28). The incident of alleged abuse that occurred on 8/8/24 was not reported to the Department of Inspections, and Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) until 8/30/24. The allegation of abuse on 10/21/24 was not reported to DIAL until 10/23/24. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wrote2. A Past Calls report dated 9/20/24 to 11/19/24 revealed call light response greater than 15 minutes for the following: a. Room North (N) 10: 9/20 - 9/30/24: 16 times, with the longest response time 2 hours and 33 minutes 10/1 - 10/31/24: 35 times, with the longest response time 2 hours and 12 minutes 11/1 - 11/18/24: 5 times, with the longest response time 33 minutes The majority of call light response times greater than 15 minutes occurred on the evening (2 PM - 10 PM) and night (10 PM - 6 AM) shifts. b. Room N20 9/20 -9/30/24: 6 times with the longest response time 2 hours and 17 minutes 10/1 - 10/31/24: 42 times with the longest response time 3 hours and 3 minutes 11/1 - 11/18/24: 17 times with the longest response time 1 hour and 1 minute. The majority of call light response times greater than 15 minutes occurred on the night (10 PM - 6 AM) and evening (2 PM - 10 PM) shifts. [...]
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide three of three sampled residents the required properly filled out forms for Medicare Liability Notices and Beneficiary Appeals within 48 hours of when skilled services ending (Resident # 26, # 204, # 205). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to accurately complete 1 of 30 resident's (Resident #47) MDS assessment tools. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to submit a new preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR) level 1 screening as required for 1 of 20 residents screened (Resident #32). The facility reported a census of 49.
- D Implement 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to track and document behaviors for residents taking psychiatric medication for 3 of 3 residents screened (Resident #32, #11, and #24). The facility reported a census of 49.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, staff interview and manufacturer's instructions, the facility failed to administer insulin flexpen to ensure the proper amount of insulin administered for one resident observed who received insulin during medication pass (Resident #28). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
March 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 11 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to provide care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent pressure ulcers from developing on residents with history of pressure ulcers for two of two residents reviewed (Resident #1 and #2). The facility reported a census of 48 residents.
- E Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, environmental tour, resident, staff and laundry personnel interviews, the facility failed to provide clean, available linen draw-pads for resident care and failed to keep a clean, safe, and comfortable homelike environment. The facility reported a census of 48 residents.
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to give medications as directed per the physicians orders during medication pass for (Resident #13), and failed to draw labs as ordered for (Resident #7) failed to follow physician orders for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #16, #19, and #20). The facility reported a census of 48 residents.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain accurate resident records for 4 of 4 residents reviewed, (Resident #7, #16, #19 and #20). The facility census was 48 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interview along with facility policy and procedure the facility failed to treat residents with respect and dignity in a manner that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 2 out of 5 resident reviewed. (Resident #6 and #17). The facility identified a census of 48 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interview, clinical record review and policy review the facility failed to provide appropriate incontinence care by failing to ensure all stool was removed from the resident's skin for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (Resident #8) and failed to assist a resident with incontinency (Resident #6) and failed to assist a resident with supervision at meals (Resident #15). The facility reported a census of 48 residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff and resident interview at the time of the investigation, the facility failed to promptly identify and intervene for two residents that were at risk for pressure ulcers for 2 of 2 residents reviewed. (Resident #1 and #2). The facility identified a census of 48 residents.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a door was alarmed in the basement for which one (1) resident who was seen getting onto the elevator with staff supervision and went down to the basement (Resident #16) and failed to supervise two (2) residents who were not suppose to be in left in rooms unsupervised (Resident #15 and #16) and also failed to keep medication carts locked at all times on two (2) incidents. The facility census was 48 residents.
- D Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview and facility policy the facility failed to have 1 of 3 residents seen at least once every 60 days by the physician. (Resident #6) The facility census was 48 residents.
- D Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, along with the facility policy, the facility staff failed to answer resident call lights in a timely manner (no longer than 15 minutes) for 3 of 3 residents reviewed . (Resident #2, #14 and #15). The facility identified a census of 48 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, clinical record review and policy review the facility failed to provide appropriate catheter care to prevent urinary tract infections for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #8) and failed to provide hand hygiene supplies to prevent cross contamination for 3 of 3 residents (#8, #9, and #10). The facility reported a census of 48 residents.
November 21, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 27 citations
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, document review, and staff interview the facility failed to implement the abuse and neglect policy by not completing background checks prior to staff employment. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, document review, and staff interview the facility failed to make nursing staff information readily available in a readable format to residents and visitors at any given time. The facility failed to post the nurse staffing data. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to complete Monthly Medication Regimen Review (MRR) by a licensed pharmacist for 4 of 5 residents reviewed (#14, #18, #31, & #37). The facility reported a census of 49.
- E Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, document review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide a well balanced diet that meets nutritional and special dietary needs by use of incorrect serving size portions for meals for 18 of 49 residents reviewed. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on document review and staff interview the facility failed to employ a clinically qualified nutrition professional by not having a certified dietary manager. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards by not labeling foods that were open with open dates, did not maintain chemical solution at the correct concentration in a low temperature dish machine, ensure kitchen staff wear hair restraints appropriately, and did not practice appropriate hand hygiene by touching food and contaminated objects. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to provide appropriate infection prevention practices when providing catheter cares, enteral tube feedings, wound care and personal care for residents, and failed to review the infection control policy annually with appropriate staff. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, document review, and staff interview the facility failed to provide training to their staff that at a minimum educates staff on activities that constitute abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of resident property and procedures for reporting incidents of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or the misappropriation of resident property when 3 employees reviewed did not have current training for Dependent Adult Abuse. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- E Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, document review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure continued competence of nurse aides by failing to provide the required in-service training at a minimum of 12 hours per year for 5 of 5 employees reviewed. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to complete activities of daily living on a resident requiring assistance with gown change and hygiene. The facility further failed to provide privacy to a resident requiring enteral feeding for 2 of 8 residents reviewed (Residents #21 & #32).
- D Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews and the facility policy review, the facility failed to keep a clean, safe, and comfortable homelike environment. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to notify the Long-Term Care Ombudsman of a transfer to the hospital for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #24, and #34). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Notify 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to obtain bed hold notifications for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Residents #24, #34). The facility reported a census of 49 residents. Findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #24's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a most recent admit date from an acute hospital stay dated 4/13/23. Review of Resident #24's Electronic Health Record (EHR) revealed that Resident #24 was hospitalized from [DATE] through 4/13/23. 2. Review of Resident #34's MDS dated [DATE] revealed a most recent admit date from an acute hospital stay dated 6/2/23. Review of Resident #34's EHR revealed that Resident #34 was hospitalized from [DATE] through 6/2/23. During an Interview 11/15/23 at 10:54 AM with Staff A and the Administrator revealed the facility did not have bed hold notifications for these hospitalizations. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #1, #4, & #25). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide staff assistance for activities of daily living by not offering an opportunity to complete oral hygiene for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Residents #29). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical document review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide needed services in accordance with professional standards by not providing medical services related to inadequate dental health and by not following physicians orders for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #34 & Resident #4). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide restorative services to prevent decline in range of motion and mobility for 2 of 2 resident (Resident #1 & #25). The facility reported a census of 49.
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to implement policies and procedures regarding the technical aspect of feeding tubes by not applying initials to formula bottles. The facility further failed to verify the gastrostomy tube (feeding tube) was functioning properly before beginning a feeding for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #21, #45, and #47). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to complete pre and post dialysis assessments for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis treatment (#25). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to respond to residents' call light within 15 minutes for 2 residents reviewed (Residents #14 & #28). The facility reported a census of 49.
- D Implement 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to implement gradual dose reductions (GDR) instead continued psychotropic medications without review and failed to ensure as needed (PRN) orders for psychotropic medications did not exceed 14 days without physician review for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #34). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to keep all medications in a locked medication cart, inaccessible to unauthorized staff and residents. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide needed assistance in making appointments for dental services for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #34). The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide food at an appetizing temperature to 3 of 8 residents reviewed (Residents #6, #32, and #34) The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to produce Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) documentation that demonstrated the implementation and effectiveness of a comprehensive QAPI program that addressed the full range of services the facility provided. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to have an Infection Preventionist in attendance during the facilities quarterly meetings from December 2022 to November 2023 for 2 out of 4 quarters. The facility reported a census of 49 residents.
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the resident call system functioned properly for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #14). The facility reported a census of 49.
Fire safety inspections
25 fire safety citations on file: 6 on December 4, 2025, 12 on November 26, 2024, 7 on November 21, 2023.
Every fire safety citation25 citations
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Fine | $14,385 |
| September 11, 2025 | Fine | $22,490 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.51 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.86 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.08 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.35 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 69.6% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.7% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.75 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.68 on weekdays and 3.08 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.80 in April to June 2025 to 3.51 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.51 | 0.86 | 3.68 | 3.08 | 7.9% | 0 of 90 | 58 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.73 | 0.83 | 3.94 | 3.19 | 12.8% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.46 | 0.66 | 3.66 | 2.96 | 9.2% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.80 | 0.64 | 4.05 | 3.17 | 5.8% | 0 of 91 | 57 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Iowa, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.80 | 0.71 | 3.98 | 3.36 | 4.7% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.7 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 37.6 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.8 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.7 | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.2 | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BCP UNION PARK LLC. CMS links this home to Azria Health, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 1.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcp Iowa Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/17/2019 |
| Kaminer, Aaron | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 09/17/2019 |
| Oxford Finance LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 09/17/2019 | |
| Anderson, Kelsey | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/02/2021 | |
| Kaminer, Aaron | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/17/2019 | |
| Bcp Iowa Opco Holdings LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/17/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on May 5, 2026: "Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Ensure 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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.08 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Trinity Center at Luther Park Des Moines, 0.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines Des Moines, 0.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Des Moines, 1.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Valley View Village Des Moines, 2.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Ramsey Village Des Moines, 2.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Scottish Rite Park Inc Des Moines, 3.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Calvin Community Des Moines, 3.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Wesley on Grand Des Moines, 3.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Iowa. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Health Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 866-236-1430. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Iowa Health Facility Database, Entity Search, where Iowa publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Azria Health Park Place's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Azria Health Park Place 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Azria Health Park Place get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 4, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Azria Health Park Place been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $36,875 in the last three years.
- Does Azria Health Park Place accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Azria Health Park Place?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers, and links the home to Azria Health. Legal business name: BCP UNION PARK LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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