Ramsey Village
1611 27th Street · Des Moines, IA · 50310 · 5152743612
78 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 3, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165514 · certified since February 16, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.