Mill-Pond
1201 Se Mill Pond Court · Ankeny, IA · 50021 · 5159642273
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Presbyterian Homes & Services Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165261 · certified since September 19, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.