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Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights

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Updated Nov 1, 2023 by Nick Lata

Historical Rating
Grade: D
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4911 Sw 19th Street,
Des Moines IA 50315

(515) 285-2559

94.26% estimated occupancy 1

Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights is an average-sized nursing home located in Des Moines, Iowa. We gave this facility an overall grade of D. A grade in this range typically suggests some red flags. This is one of the three worst facilities in Des Moines. With so many other nursing homes in the city, you should be able to do better. We would not blame you if you're ready to stop reading and find another nursing home. However, if you want to learn more about this facility's category grades, we will discuss short-term care in the next section.

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Quick Details

  • Accepts Medicare 1
  • Accepts Medicaid 1
  • No CCRC
  • Has Resident Council
  • No Family Council
  • For profit - Limited Liability company
  • Offers Hospice
  • Offers Respite Care
  • Offers Inpatient Rehab

Specialized Services

  • Home Making
  • Speech Therapy
  • IV Antibiotic Therapy
  • Wound Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Podiatry
  • Diabetes Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Pain Management
  • Bariatric Care
  • Colostomy Care

Registered Staff Hours

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Short-term Care Quality

Grade: B-plus

While we didn't give this facility a favorable overall score, we actually gave it a very strong grade in the category of short-term care, where it received a B+. In computing our short-term care ratings, we quantify the nursing home's skilled nursing services, such as those performed by registered nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists and other types of skilled professionals. Our goal is to devise a tool for sizing up the rehabilitation services of various facilities. Unfortunately, it does not appear that this nursing home provided information about its staffing of registered nurses or physical therapists. The last datapoint we assessed in this category is the percentage of residents who who were able to eventually return home from the nursing home. We found that 6 percent of this nursing home's residents returned home as opposed to remaining at the facility on a permanent basis.

Facility Inspections

Grade: C

We awarded this place a middle of the road grade of C for the category of inspections. Inspection ratings weigh a host of factors found on a nursing home's inspection report. One of the most important criteria we consider is the number and severity of deficiencies. This place was hit with 8 deficiencies on its inspection report, but we were relieved to find that none were in categories G through L. This indicates the government inspectors did not deem any of the deficiencies to create an imminent threat to resident health or safety. Unfortunately, we also need to draw your attention to the fact that this facility received significant government fines in recent years.

Nurse Quality

Grade: D

We were stunned to find that this nursing home also excelled in nursing. We awarded it an D for that category, which is one of our highest scores. There are several factors within this grade. Many of the criteria relate to staffing levels. With just 0.4 hours of nursing care per resident on a daily basis, this place's nurse staffing levels were significantly below the national average. Finally, we also assessed some nursing quality measures in computing our nursing scores. This nursing home performed well when it comes to minimizing its residents' major falls and pressure ulcers. Many consider these metrics to be indicators of the quality of nursing care.

Long-term Care Quality

Grade: F

The next category we analyzed is long-term care. This nursing home received a very poor grade of F in this area. When nursing homes receive this type of grade in long-term care it is often a bad sign for patient care and it may mean that the nursing home is not as well-staffed with nurses and aids. One of the data points we considered on top of nurse's aid hours is vaccines. Candidly, we were a bit alarmed this facility administered the pneumonia vaccine to a relatively low 82.6484 percent of its patients. To our surprise, this place was actually decent at keeping its patients out of the hospital. In fact, it had just 0.02 hospitalizations per one thousand long-term resident days. This was its best feature in this category.

Rating Over Time

Compared to national and state averages across all facilities.

FDCB-BB+A-AA+Oct 18Dec 23

Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights Quality Metrics

Minimizes Pressure Ulcers

Grade: D

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 11.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

Minimizes Serious Falls

Grade: B-plus

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 2.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are often linked to lower levels of patient supervision. Additional nurse staffing reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

Minimizes Urinary Tract Infections

Grade: B-minus

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 2.34% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with poor hygiene.

Appropriately Uses Anti-Psychotic Medication

Grade: D

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 25.14% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is an indication of the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

Appropriately Uses Anti-Anxiety Medication

Grade: B

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 18% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

Managing Depression Among Residents

Grade: B

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 3.78% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are exhibiting signs of depression.

Appropriate Vaccine Usage

Grade: D

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 79.61% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

Residents Maintain Autonomy

Grade: D

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 25.52% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may indicate the deterioration of a resident's well-being.

Ability to Keep Residents Mobile

Grade: A-plus

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 32.33% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

Hospitalizations

Grade: B

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

Short-term Care: Rehospitalizations

Grade: F

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 32.33% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

Short-term Care: ER Visits

Grade: A-minus

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 7.82% of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

Short-term Care: Facilitates Functional Improvement

Grade: B-minus

In Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights, 73.66% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.

Scores for Des Moines, IA

  • Overall Rating has a grade of B
  • Nurse Rating has a grade of B-plus
  • Long-term Care Rating has a grade of B-minus
  • Short-term Care Rating has a grade of B-plus
  • Inspection Rating has a grade of B-plus

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Nearby Hospitals

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  • Broadlawns Medical CenterAcute Care Hospitals 5.27 miles away1801 Hickman Road Des Moines Iowa 50314Government - Local(515) 282-2200

Nearby Dialysis

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