Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
12 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F693 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0222GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0281GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0321GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0341GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0521GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 24, 2025 survey of Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines?
This was a inspection survey of Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines on July 24, 2025. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Accura Healthcare of South Des Moines on July 24, 2025?
Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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