Nursing homeActive
Deerfield Health Care Center
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323515331690030 certified beds · 25 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
4
● 0● 4● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-07-02
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-05-07 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-27 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-25 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 165557-20260702-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-21Record 165557-20250327-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-21Record 165557-20250327-F883
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 165557-20240425-F761
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.59
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.31
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours5.19
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover26%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover13%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.1% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.1% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 2.4% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 23.9% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear, Scott Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gurley, Eric Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hudnutt, Kari Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mason, Kimberly Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paladino-Kaminski, Julie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sealer, Tamara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alloway, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Balluff, Mary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bear, Scott Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bear, Scott Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benson, Ellsworth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bergman-Evans, Brenda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bothof, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bothof, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bullock, Steve Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burns, Randal Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedlund, Danny Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gurley, Eric Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gurley, Eric Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gurley, Eric Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanson, Scott Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hawlik, Teresa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Howerter, Scott Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hudnutt, Kari Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Scott Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mason, Kimberly Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nichols, Clarence Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nichols, Clarence Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paladino-Kaminski, Julie Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paladino-Kaminski, Julie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parker, Mary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Powers, Jill Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Powers, Jill Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scanlan, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sealer, Tamara Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sealer, Tamara Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Skolkin, Andrea Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thompson, Roger Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Immanuel — 3 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Polk.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ridge Clive | 1.8 mi | 2025-07-09 | 0130 |
| Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C West Des Moines | 3.0 mi | 2026-06-30 | 0142 |
| Cedar Ridge Village West Des Moines | 3.7 mi | 2025-08-12 | 0180 |
| Edgewater, A Wesleylife Community West Des Moines | 4.4 mi | 2026-02-09 | 0100 |
| Kennybrook Village Grimes | 5.1 mi | 2026-01-22 | 0120 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |