All citations for Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
September 16, 2025
Showing 1 to 25 of 36 citations
Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2023).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.