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Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center

900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(515) 255-5433

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,115

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,120
  • Average State Price: $5,576
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Description

    Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in West Des Moines, 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 8.8 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 28 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 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

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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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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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.2
    Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 26 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 28 communities in Des Moines
  • Ranking in State: 112 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Care A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • There are mixed feelings about the quality of care and the facility itself. Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with certain staff members' attitudes and the facility's outdated appearance, while others praise the care and safety provided.
    • One reviewer had a negative experience with a nurse's rudeness and lack of responsiveness regarding medication schedules. The facility was described as clean but in need of remodeling.
    • Another review highlighted excellent care and a focus on infection control and patient safety. However, concerns were raised about management and staff turnover, with some staff reportedly feeling undervalued. The facility's appearance and issues with lost laundry were also mentioned as areas needing improvement.
    • Several reviews emphasize the safety and quality of care at the facility, with one former employee and a visitor noting the patience and helpfulness of the staff.
    • Positive experiences were shared about the sense of community among residents and their families, with one reviewer noting their aunt's happiness and the excellent food provided. Private rooms and the welcoming of visitors 24/7 were also highlighted as positive aspects.
    • Another former employee reiterated the facility's safety and the positive environment, mentioning a long-term colleague's good experience upon leaving.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Restorative Therapy

    Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation

    Long Term Care


    Services

    Personalized Care

    Specialized Dementia Care Training

    Assistance with Activities of Daily Living

    Exercise

    Dressing

    Grooming


    Activities

    Activity Boulevard

    Memory Boxes

    Comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Program

    Activity Programming

    Outings


    Community Amenities

    Private Beauty Salon

    Bathing Spa

    Personal Care Services

    Beauty Salon

    Spa


    Room Amenities

    All Private Rooms

    Home-like Environment



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 72
    Total current residents: 49
    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: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 6
    Total cost of fines: $22128


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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
    2023-02-13 2023-03-14 F Smoke Deficiencies Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
    2023-02-13 2023-03-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-02-13 2023-02-27 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2023-02-13 2023-02-28 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-02-13 2023-02-23 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2023-02-13 2023-02-28 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.
    2023-02-13 2023-02-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-02-13 2023-02-28 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2023-02-13 2023-03-02 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-04 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-04 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2020-01-16 2020-01-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2020-01-16 2020-01-24 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2020-01-16 2020-01-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2020-01-16 2020-01-16 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-09 2023-02-27 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2023-02-09 2023-02-27 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 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.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-16 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-11-22 2021-12-16 E Infection Control Deficiencies Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-17 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-17 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-17 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 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.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-08-24 $17,248
    2021-11-22 $3,250
    2023-02-13 $3,145
    2023-03-06 $1,748
    2023-03-13 $2,098
    2023-03-20 $2,447
    2023-05-02 $9,440

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is West Des Moines which is 1.9 miles away and has a population of 64,113 (large town).
    • The average income is $122,181, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 200 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.5 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.6% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 11.34% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 11% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 70% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.11 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.39 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 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

    Price Chopper
    1.0 miles away
    Fareway
    1.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.6 miles away
    Sam's Club
    1.6 miles away
    Hilal Groceries
    1.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    42nd St & Rollins Ave
    0.4 miles away
    42nd St & Kingman Blvd
    0.5 miles away
    42nd St & Harwood Dr
    0.6 miles away
    University Ave & 41st St
    0.7 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave / 41st St
    0.7 miles away

    Banks

    Liberty Bank
    0.7 miles away
    EdCo Community Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.0 miles away
    MetaBank
    1.1 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    2.3 miles away
    VA Medical Center
    2.4 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    2.5 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    3.0 miles away
    Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    3.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Drugstore
    0.6 miles away
    Bauder Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.0 miles away
    Price Chopper Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away

    Dentists

    University Dental Group
    0.4 miles away
    Waveland Family Dental
    0.6 miles away
    Linquist Family Dentistry
    0.6 miles away
    Collins & Hipp DDS
    0.6 miles away
    Bruce Heilman Dentistry
    0.6 miles away

    Parks

    Des Moines
    0.1 miles away
    Cummins Woods
    0.1 miles away
    Waterbury Garden
    0.5 miles away
    Greenwood Park
    0.6 miles away
    Waveland Woods
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Merle Hay Mall
    2.7 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    3.0 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    3.4 miles away
    Southridge Mall
    6.3 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    6.4 miles away

    Culture

    Des Moines Community Playhouse
    0.4 miles away
    Richard Meier Building
    0.6 miles away
    Eliel Saarinen Building
    0.7 miles away
    I.M. Pei Building
    0.7 miles away
    Art Studios
    0.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Maccabee's Deli
    0.4 miles away
    Waveland Cafe
    0.5 miles away
    Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
    0.6 miles away
    Baru at the Art Center
    0.7 miles away
    Louie's Wine Dive
    0.7 miles away

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