FPoor · score 22/100 · #361 of 386 in Iowa
Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation
5608 Sw 9Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 · 80 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Iowa
29 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 281)bottom quarter
$252,963 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 80 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Greater Southside Health And Rehabilitation at a Glance
F
22/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.44 h.
33<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 281.
2<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
46<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $252,963 fines, 1 denials.
1<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165175 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address5608 Sw 9Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone5152853070
CountyPolk
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds80
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityYes — CMS oversight programme
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3
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.