Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center

Special Focus Facility · CMS abuse icon · Polk · IA · For profit - Limited Liability company · 140 certified beds · CCN 165350 · PINE ACRES REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER LLC


Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center operates 140 certified beds in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1997-07-22. It averages 83.3 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center?

CMS lists 103 health-inspection deficiencies for Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-03.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-03F0684, F0686Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.K
2026-06-03F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.J
2026-06-03F0600, F0689Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.H
2026-06-03F0725, F0838, F0880Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2026-06-03F0677, F0688, F0726Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / 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.E
2026-06-03F0550, F0561, F0609, F0610, F0693, F0760Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2026-06-03F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2026-01-08F0755, F0804, F0842Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2026-01-08F0550, F0656, F0658, F0689, F0725, F0760, F0880, F0883, F0887Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / 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.D
2025-11-25F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2025-11-25F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2025-08-26F0584, F0725, F0880Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-08-26F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2025-06-09F0865, F0880Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-06-09F0628, F0641, F0644, F0656, F0657, F0689, F0726, F0761Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D
2025-05-01F0684, F0741Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.D
2024-12-19F0687Provide appropriate foot care.J
2024-12-19F0657, F0689, F0800, F0812Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2024-12-19F0607, F0656, F0678, F0698, F0725, F0880, F0883, F0887Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / 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.D
2024-10-31F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-10-10F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-06-19F0658, F0689, F0690, F0695, F0778Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.D
2024-04-03F0658, F0677Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2023-12-20F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F
2023-12-20F0761, F0880Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-12-20F0658, F0684, F0690, F0725Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D
2023-10-25F0610, F0684Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J
2023-10-25F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-10-25F0677, F0725, F0761Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E
2023-10-25F0550, F0580, F0609, F0658, F0730Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D
2023-08-16F0684, F0686Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2023-08-16F0550, F0584, F0677, F0725, F0755Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2023-08-16F0567, F0568, F0580, F0660, F0689, F0692, F0695, F0759Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. / Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D

Why was Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-06-03Fine$286,660
2024-12-19Fine$121,006
2024-10-10Fine$71,169

Has Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-11-0116

How is Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center staffed?

MeasureThis facilityIA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.843463.81506
Total nursing staff turnover (%)56.944.0
Average number of residents per day83.352.4

Who owns Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name PINE ACRES REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER LLC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGUTMAN, LEIBEL, IKE, AKIKO, KAPLAN, YISROEL, KOHN, BRIAN, ROSENBLATT, MOSHEsince 02/01/2021
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYASCHENDORF, JONATHANsince 05/01/2023
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLASCHENDORF, JONATHAN, BISHOP, ANDREW, BLACKBURN, NATASHA, KAPLAN, YISROELsince 03/01/2025
ADP OF THE SNFASCHENDORF, JONATHAN, BISHOP, ANDREW, BLACKBURN, NATASHAsince 03/01/2025

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