Urbandale Health Care Center is a medium-sized nursing facility with 115 beds, operating under a for-profit, LLC ownership model. The center offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services, and it participates in Medicare and Medicaid programs. This facility stands as an option for individuals recovering from hospitalizations requiring post-acute rehab, as well as for those in need of ongoing nursing care and daily assistance. It is not part of a continuing care retirement community and currently does not have specialized memory or Alzheimer's care as part of the listing.
The care center is dedicated to providing both medical and general daily support to its residents. Residents who enter Urbandale Health Care Center for short-term rehabilitation have access to an average of 3 hours and 35 minutes of nursing staff attention per day, a consistency that carries over to weekend staffing. Nearly half of the patients admitted for short-term rehab are able to return home after their stay, indicating a focused approach to rehabilitation with the goal of community reintegration. During their stay, residents typically receive timely influenza vaccinations, and the majority are able to maintain abilities such as mobility, self-feeding, and personal care activities.
Urbandale Health Care Center is subject to regular health, fire, and safety inspections by government authorities. Inspection findings over the past year have included a variety of issues, such as implementation of complete care plans, infection prevention, pressure ulcer care, respiratory care, safe medication storage, and food service standards. These findings have generally been categorized as presenting low potential for harm and impacting few to some residents, with corrections being made following inspection dates. On average, the center reported 1.3 emergency room visits per 1,000 patient days within the long-term care population, and a small percentage of short-term residents (6.7%) experienced falls resulting in major injury, while 7.6% of short-term stays involved infections that required hospitalization.
A focus on nutrition is apparent, with infractions noted and addressed regarding menus, nutritional adequacy, review by a dietician, and the safety of food preparation procedures. Professional standards for medical and pharmaceutical services are also closely monitored, and the center employs licensed pharmacists or contracts their services to ensure medication safety and efficacy.
Urbandale Health Care Center has faced monetary penalties in recent years, with fines totaling over $140,000 in the last three years. Despite these challenges, the care home continues to provide essential services to older adults and individuals requiring skilled nursing support, with the goal of improving health outcomes, quality of life, and, where possible, returning residents to their homes. The staff at Urbandale Health Care Center strives to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, their families, and visiting members of the community.