Arbor Heights at University
State licensed233 UNIVERSITY AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
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University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Des Moines, IowaMedicare inspection record
About University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Des Moines, Iowa provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Our team focuses on helping residents regain independence through personalized treatment plans and compassionate support.
Community at a glance
Capacity
108 residents
Location
Des Moines, IA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
233 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 25 minutes with each resident a day, below the Iowa average of 3 hours 49 minutes.
Medicare has not fined University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 25 minutesBelow the Iowa average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 38 minutesBelow the Iowa average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 98%Above the Iowa average |
Inspections
22 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
March 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 4 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 3, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 3, 2026Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 3, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 3, 2026
May 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 23, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 23, 2025
January 30, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 20, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 20, 2025Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 20, 2025Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 20, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 20, 2025Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 20, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 20, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 20, 2025
March 21, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 11, 2024Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 11, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 11, 2024
November 21, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 15, 2023Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 12, 2023Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 12, 2023Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 8, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 15, 2023
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Opco University Park, Ia, LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 91
- Average residents per day
- 75
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- May 1, 1996
- Part of a chain
- Campbell Street Services, 24 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 165272
Location
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233 University AvenueDes Moines, IA 50314
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Questions about University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
How did University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on March 5, 2026 and cited 4 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 25 minutes with each resident per day, including 38 minutes from registered nurses. 98% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.