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University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
233 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA
★ 3.04 reviewsRead reviews
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About University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
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September 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM PDT
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Family and resident feedback
3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews
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★★★★★
CriticalI am/was a resident of this facility
Food is not good not well prepared and if any dietary restrictions.... cant handle that
★★★★★
CriticalI am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
October 5, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: I’m writing this on behalf of my family and putting this on social media since this company is owned by a corporation and unable to give out the managements contact information. After many complaints, un-helpful staff, and now health harm no one has listened, and something needs done. My grandfather became a resident of University Park in the early spring (February or March) of 2016. When we first placed him at UP the staff was extremely helpful and understanding to his needs…
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
The staff at University Park seemed very nice. The people who live there had a very good relationship, were very friendly, and seemed to know one another. It’s all suites since it used to be a hotel. The rooms were all of the same size and shape. It’s kind of small for the price, but I have visited others that were way more expensive. They offer three meals a day.
★★★★★
PositiveI am/was a resident of this facility
University Park is nice, but I want more independent care. They are nice and very good people. They are very experienced, and they work really well with the patients. They take the time out to deal with each patient, and I really enjoy them. We have really great food here. It is very well balanced, nutritious, and good. We have activities all the time. We have movies, crafts, and games like the Wii game. We have the nails done in the beauty shop. We have bible study and church. We have a lot of things going on. I w…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Skilled Nursing
- Operator
- Not yet resolved
- Public price status
- Not publicly found
- Last source check
- October 20, 2026
Campus care settings
Skilled nursing
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
91 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 165272
Classification and identity evidence
Why this community appears in these categories
Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 18, 2026Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed September 16, 2026Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed August 19, 2026- CMS CCN: 165272 · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · official source ↗
Facility-level payment evidence
Plans and public programs found in source records
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Certified provider record
IA Medicaid
Payer: IA Medicaid · Service scope: Long Term Nursing
Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.
CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated September 1, 2026Certified provider record
Original Medicare
Payer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Service scope: Short Term Skilled Nursing
Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.
CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated September 1, 2026Payment-program records
Medicare and Medicaid information
Medicaid
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.
Medicare
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Coverage last checked October 20, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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