Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Karen Acres Care Center

3605 Elm Drive
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-4969

CCN
165460
Certified beds
35
Ownership
For profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

3.36
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.69 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 40% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected November 25, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 26, 2025

Inspected June 11, 2025

1 citation · Health
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2025

Inspected July 7, 2024

5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0803 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024

Inspected March 12, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2024

Inspected October 12, 2023

2 citations · Health
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2023
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2023