Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
1501 Office Park Road · West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 140 certified beds
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About Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center is a nursing home in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its capacity is 140 beds, above the Polk County median of 74 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 85 citations, the most recent on January 8, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.00 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in West Des Moines. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS has placed this nursing home in its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. CMS inspects homes in the program more often. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
CMS has not published a star rating for this nursing home. That usually follows a recent certification or a change of owner.
Inspection history (85)
Records from August 2023 to January 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 9, 2025.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 9, 2025.
August 26, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2025.
August 26, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2025.
August 26, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2025.
August 26, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $353,109
June 3, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 8, 2026, lasting 36 days (triggered by inspection on June 3, 2026).
June 3, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $286,660 against this nursing home on June 3, 2026.
December 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $121,006 against this nursing home on December 19, 2024.
October 10, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $71,169 against this nursing home on October 10, 2024.
October 10, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 1, 2024, lasting 16 days (triggered by inspection on October 10, 2024).
August 16, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $160,934 against this nursing home on August 16, 2023.
Staffing
4.00 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.40 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Iowa.
What Medicaid pays nursing homes
This is what Iowa Medicaid pays a nursing home for each resident per day. It is not what a family pays privately, but it shows what the state treats as the cost of a day of care.
Median facility daily rate
$307.06per day
About $9,335 a month.
Median we calculated from the state's own facility rate file, January 1, 2026. Based on 381 facilities.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in West Des Moines.
Cedar Ridge Village
Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community
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