ElderGrade
F

24/100

Poor

Azria Health Park Place

2401 East Eighth Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

CMS 1/5 stars #30 of 30 in Polk County (515) 262-9303
Certified beds
70
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $36,875 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 70%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 66 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

17/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.86 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 70% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $36,875 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.51 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.86 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.08 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 69.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 70 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 4, 2025 (8 months ago).

J May 5, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Dec 4, 2025 F0803 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 4, 2025 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 4, 2025 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 4, 2025 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0645 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AZRIA HEALTH, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
OXFORD FINANCE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
ANDERSON, KELSEY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
KAMINER, AARON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BCP IOWA OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BCP IOWA OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KAMINER, AARON Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Azria Health Park Place

What is the ElderGrade for Azria Health Park Place? +

Azria Health Park Place holds an ElderGrade of F (24 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Azria Health Park Place? +

Residents receive an average of 3.51 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Azria Health Park Place been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 70 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Azria Health Park Place accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Azria Health Park Place is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.