Fountain West Health Center

1501 Office Park Road, West Des Moines IA, 50265

Resident Review Score
7.1
|
Loved
Starting price

$3,388

For this area
$$$
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Fountain West Health Center is a nursing home in West Des Moines, IA, with 140 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Fountain West Health Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Fountain West Health Center offers vision and dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $3,388 and range up to $6,448 per month. The average price in the community is $4,918, which is greater than the average cost of $4,793 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.5 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.1 hours with licensed nurses (0.5 by an RN and 0.6 by an LPN) and 2.5 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are five hospitals within 25 miles of Fountain West Health Center. The two closest hospitals are Broadlawns Medical Center, which is 4.6 miles away, and Iowa Methodist Medical Center, which is 4.6 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The ratings for quality are poor (rating of 1) and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 2.

Some of the key amenities available at Fountain West Health Center are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(515) 223-1223

Pricing for Fountain West Health Center

$4,793Avg. Local Starting Price
Fountain West Health Center$3,388

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,033
  • In Des Moines-Ames$4,793
  • In IA$4,649

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Resident Review Score
7.1
|
Loved
#3 in West Des Moines, IA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved8
Loved2
Good0
Average0
Below Average5

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

The reviews for this community reflect a predominantly positive sentiment, highlighting the exceptional care, attentiveness, and compassion exhibited by the staff across different facilities within the community. Many reviewers commended the team for their dedication to creating a family-like environment, where residents are treated with respect, love, and kindness, strengthening the sense of belonging and well-being for those in their care. The cleanliness of the facilities and the efforts to maintain them did not go unnoticed, with commendations on the cleanliness and the ongoing renovations aimed at improving resident experience. Activities, entertainment, and rehabilitation services such as occupational, speech, and physical therapy were also mentioned positively, contributing to the residents' quality of life. The skilled nursing care and the personal relationships formed between staff and residents were particularly praised, indicating a deep level of care and understanding.
However, a few negative comments were noted, particularly concerning staffing issues, with mentions of the community being short-staffed, which reportedly led to neglect and an increase in injuries. Additionally, one reviewer mentioned problems with pests and described the maintenance team as lackluster. Moreover, there was dissatisfaction with management, with a specific manager being described as unprofessional and discriminatory. Nonetheless, these issues seem to be outweighed by the overwhelming number of positive testimonials about the care, environment, and overall experience in the community. Despite the challenges mentioned, the sentiment towards this community remains highly favorable, with many recognizing the significant efforts made to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of both the residents and their families.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Fountain West Health Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

140
71

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1
2.8

Local Avg

health inspection

1
2.7

Local Avg

quality

1
3.3

Local Avg

staff

2
3.1

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

12
2.3

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.5

Local Avg

fines

4
2.6

Local Avg

amount of fines

$193,608
$50,278

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.3

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.5

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

71
56.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

69
54.9

Local Avg

administrators who left

1
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    PINE ACRES REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Individual

  • Federal Provider Number

    165350

  • Provider SSA county code

    760

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    July 22, 1997

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Fountain West Health Center

Pet Friendly
Activity Center

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

12 Health Complaint Deficiencies

13 Total Deficiencies Reported

7 Health Standard Deficiencies

7 Total Complaints Reported

8 Total Incidents Reported

Occupancy

140 Total Units

99 Current Occupants

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Bingo

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Tv / Movie Nights

Care

Ambulatory Care

Assisted Living

Dental Care

Diabetic

Hearing Care

Incontinence Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Vision Care

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 07/22/1997

Dining & Nutrition

Gluten / Allergen Free

Healthy Snacks

Kosher Available

Low Sodium

Meals Provided

Vegetarian Available

Accommodations

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Services

Resident Ambassador Program

Hospitals

Westside Hospital

1818 48Th Street

Distance: 2.5 miles

Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

30Th And Euclid Avenue

Distance: 4.1 miles

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road

Distance: 4.6 miles

Churches

Ichthus Dominicans

1816 Center Street, West Des Moines

Distance: 0.3 miles

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

1421 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines

Distance: 0.4 miles

West Des Moines Open Bible Church

1100 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines

Distance: 0.7 miles

Resident Review Score
7.1
|
Loved
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