Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a 4-star (above average) rated 46-bed nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa. It has 5 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

iowa jewish senior life center

900 Polk Boulevard · Des Moines, IA 50312
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.89
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.83
RN Turnover
75.0%
Total Staff Turnover
61.7%
Facility Info
Beds
46
Avg. Residents/Day
44
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
5
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$56,807
Number of Penalties
10

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2023 Fine $4,587
July 2023 Fine $13,762
June 2023 Fine $4,587
June 2023 Fine $4,587
June 2023 Fine $4,587
June 2023 Fine $4,587
May 2023 Fine $4,235
May 2023 Fine $3,882
May 2023 Fine $9,527
March 2023 Fine $2,466

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center been fined or penalized?
Yes, Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has 10 penalty record(s) on file totaling $56,807.
How many deficiencies does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center have?
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center has 5 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center compare to other nursing homes in Des Moines?
Visit our Des Moines, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center ranks against other facilities in the area.