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Scottish Rite Park Inc

2909 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Scottish Rite Park Inc is a nursing home in Des Moines, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(515) 274-4614
Last standard health inspection
August 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
Certified beds
51
Residents per day, on average
29
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Scottish Rite Park INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (9 vs 21).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 6, 2026 from $27,378 to $17,796.

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 13, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.

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  3. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 13, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 6, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    58 of 387 Iowa homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

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  6. Fine

    May 6, 2026 (6 months ago)

    CMS fine of $17,796 on May 6, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 8, 2025 from $21,420 to $13,923.

  9. 2 citations

    Health inspection on June 26, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

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  10. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 26, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. 2 citations

    Health inspection on January 8, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    73 of 387 Iowa homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.

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  14. Fine

    January 8, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $13,923 on January 8, 2025.

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  15. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2024 from $7,903 to $7,976.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 12, 2024 from $3,387 to $3,418.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 20, 2024 from $3,764 to $3,798.

  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  17. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    91 of 387 Iowa homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.

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  18. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  20. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 31, 2023 from $4,194 to $4,233.

  21. Fine

    February 20, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $3,798 on February 20, 2024.

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  22. Fine

    February 12, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $3,418 on February 12, 2024.

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  23. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 31, 2023 from $6,453 to $4,194.

  24. Fine

    January 22, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $7,976 on January 22, 2024.

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Questions

When was Scottish Rite Park Inc last inspected?

CMS lists August 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Scottish Rite Park Inc have?

CMS lists 9 health citations since July 18, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Scottish Rite Park Inc been fined?

CMS lists 5 fines in the past three years, $46,911 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Scottish Rite Park Inc?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Scottish Rite Park Inc a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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