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Karen Acres Care Center
3605 Elm Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Karen Acres Care Center Description
Karen Acres Care Center is a community that offers assisted living, nursing care, respite care and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Urbandale, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Great place to work.
- Welcoming and responsible atmosphere.
- Truly cares about their residents and employees.
- Best staff, residents, and family members.
Negative Reviews:
- Facility needs remodeling and updating.
- Some staff members described as rude and condescending.
- Concerns about resident care not adequately addressed.
- High staff turnover and lack of modern equipment.
- Described as the worst nursing home by a former employee.
- Overall negative experiences from multiple reviewers.
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Health
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 1, 2002
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 35
Total current residents: 28
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-11 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-18 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-11 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-11 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-11 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-11 | F | Electrical Deficiencies | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-18 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-11 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-19 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-11 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-11 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-11 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-13 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-11 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-15 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-12 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-12 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-12 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-04-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-04-30 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-13 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-13 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-13 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-03-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-03-05 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-04-10 | 2019-04-11 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-04-10 | 2019-04-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-04-10 | 2019-04-11 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-07-29 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Urbandale which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 44,062 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $75,784, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 52.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 207 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.26 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.43 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.9 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.62 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.43 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 267.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Aldi
0.5 miles awayHy-Vee
0.8 miles awayFareway
1.1 miles awayNatural Grocers
1.1 miles awayPrice Chopper
1.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
University Ave & 41st St
3.3 miles away42nd St & Kingman Blvd
3.4 miles awayUniversity Ave & 39th St
3.4 miles away42nd St & Rollins Ave
3.5 miles awayUniversity Ave & 37th St
3.5 miles awayBanks
Bank of the West
0.4 miles awayWells Fargo
0.5 miles awayFirst American Bank
0.5 miles awayU.S. Bank
0.6 miles awayMidwest Heritage Bank
0.8 miles awayHospitals
MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
2.9 miles awayVA Medical Center
3.0 miles awayMercy Medical Center-West Lakes
3.9 miles awayMethodist West Hospital
4.1 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center
4.2 miles awayPharmacies
Medicap Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayWalgreens
0.6 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayTarget Pharmacy
1.3 miles awayCVS
1.6 miles awayDentists
Family Dentistry
0.6 miles awayKroner Family Dentistry
0.8 miles awayLangwith Hull & Roush Orthodontists
1.0 miles awayAspen Dental
1.4 miles awayPlum Drive Dental
1.7 miles awayParks
North Karen Acres Park
0.1 miles awayColby Woods Park
0.2 miles awaySouth Karen Acres Park
0.4 miles awayLions Park
0.6 miles awayLakeview Park
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Merle Hay Mall
1.1 miles awayHaymarket Mall
1.3 miles awayValley West Mall
2.4 miles awayJordan Creek Town Center
5.7 miles awaySouthridge Mall
9.5 miles awayCulture
Urbandale Public Art Park
0.7 miles awayLast Laugh Comedy Club
2.2 miles awayColby Park Performance Pavilion
2.4 miles awayRex Mathes Auditorium
3.5 miles awayDes Moines Community Playhouse
3.5 miles awayRestaurants
El Rodeo
0.2 miles awayPalmer's Deli & Market
0.2 miles awayHappy Joe's
0.2 miles awayPizza Hut
0.3 miles awayAppare
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