Scottish Rite Park Inc
2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 · Polk County · (515) 274-4614
51 certified beds, about 32 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2009
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165593 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 13, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since July 2024, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 5 fines totaling $46,911 in the last three years; the largest was $17,796, and the latest is dated May 6, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.15 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.98 of those hours.
14.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
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.
307/24
201/25
206/25
105/26
108/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 9 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
3G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
August 13, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 policy reviews the facility failed to meet professional standards for food storage and personal hygiene. The facility did not label or date open food items, failed to discard expired items, and staff did not wear required hair and beard nets. The facility reported a census of 31 residents.
May 6, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G 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 interview, and facility policy/procedure, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 received a safe transfer to prevent a fall. The facility failed to follow safe mechanical lift techniques. This resulted in severe harm to a resident, who fell from a full-body mechanical lift and sustained life-threatening injuries including a subdermal hemorrhage (surface brain bleed), a subarachnoid hemorrhage (inner brain bleed), a type III dens fracture (broken neck bone), a right clavicle fracture (broken collarbone), and a left femur fracture (broken thigh bone) for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility corrected the noncompliance prior to the beginning of the survey on 5/1/26 by doing the following:a. [...]
June 26, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, policy review and the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, the facility failed to complete and transmit a resident Minimum Data Set assessment upon a resident's discharge within the required timeframe for one of fifteen residents reviewed (Resident #14). The facility reported a census of 31 residents.
- 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 record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to follow the resident's Care Plan for one of thirteen residents reviewed. (Residents #28). The facility reported a census of 31.
January 8, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to implement and follow safety interventions on the Care Plan to use a gait belt for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #1). Resident #1 sustained a fall and fractured her left ankle. The facility reported a census of 30 residents.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, employee file review, and facility assessment, the facility failed to ensure nurse's aides possessed the competencies and skills necessary to safely transfer a resident as identified in the plan of care and resident assessment for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 30 residents.
July 18, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, resident and staff interviews, and manufacturer manual instructions, the facility failed to appropriately use an EZ stand mechanical lift and transfer a resident safely for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for transfers (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 32 residents.
- D Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and the RAI (resident assessment instrument) manual review, the facility failed to complete and transmit the resident's minimum data set assessment within the required timeframe for 4 of 12 residents sampled (Resident #2, #7, #9, and #16). The facility reported a census of 32 residents.
- 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 clinical record review, observations, and staff interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person centered care plan for 1 of 12 residents reviewed (Residents #7). The facility reported a census of 32 residents.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 13, 2026, 2 on June 26, 2025, 2 on July 18, 2024.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Fine | $17,796 |
| January 8, 2025 | Fine | $13,923 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $3,798 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $7,976 |
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) | 5.15 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.98 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.54 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.41 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.76 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 14.0% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 12.5% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.32 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 5.40 on weekdays and 4.54 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.98 in April to June 2025 to 5.15 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 | 5.15 | 0.98 | 5.40 | 4.54 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 32 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.41 | 1.21 | 5.70 | 4.66 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.32 | 1.21 | 5.64 | 4.51 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.98 | 1.11 | 5.32 | 4.13 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 31 |
| 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 | 18.0 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.7 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.9 | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.3 | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SCOTTISH RITE PARK INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconner, Michael | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/08/2019 | |
| Boor, Daniel | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/02/2009 | |
| Dawley, Elizabeth | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/02/2009 | |
| Gallagher, Johna | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/17/2023 | |
| Allen, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 05/07/2013 | |
| Clark, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 04/20/2015 | |
| Erlbacher, Edward | Corporate director | Individual | 05/06/2024 | |
| Ghrist, John | Corporate director | Individual | 05/19/2011 | |
| Koch, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 05/19/2011 | |
| Linder, Allison | Corporate director | Individual | 05/03/2023 | |
| Pittman, John | Corporate director | Individual | 05/07/2013 | |
| Scharnberg, Susan | Corporate director | Individual | 04/17/2017 | |
| Willis, Donald | Corporate director | Individual | 05/19/2011 | |
| Clark, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/17/2017 | |
| Pittman, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/25/2016 | |
| Scharnberg, Susan | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/18/2023 | |
| Willis, Donald | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/06/2024 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 6, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 13, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 8, 2025: "Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Wesley on Grand Des Moines, 0.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Des Moines, 1.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Ramsey Village Des Moines, 1.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Des Moines, 2.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Calvin Community Des Moines, 2.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines Des Moines, 2.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Azria Health Park Place Des Moines, 3.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 66 citations
- Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center West Des Moines, 3.4 mi · not rated · 89 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 Scottish Rite Park Inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Scottish Rite Park Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Scottish Rite Park Inc get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on August 13, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Scottish Rite Park Inc been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $46,911 in the last three years.
- Does Scottish Rite Park Inc 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 Scottish Rite Park Inc?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: SCOTTISH RITE PARK INC.
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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