On With Life
Scout 100Ankeny, IA · 28 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Ankeny's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,860–$11,100/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131 · Polk County
21
Use CautionHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Johnston, IA, with 150 certified beds and an average of about 120 residents per day. It operates as part of the Commonspirit Health network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.53 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.78 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 27 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $270,826 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.53 hrs/resident/day)
- •27 deficiencies at last survey
- •$270,826 in federal fines
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Johnston options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 150
- Avg. residents/day
- 120
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Part of a chain
- Commonspirit Health
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 165448
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,860–$11,100/mo (median $9,710) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,500–$7,930/mo (median $5,420) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Des Moines prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.53
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.78
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 27
- Federal fines
- 5 ($270,826)
- Total penalties
- 9
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (77 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-18Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2026-02-18Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2026-02-18Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
2026-02-18Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-02-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2026-02-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-02-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-02-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | Fine | $127,088 |
| 2025-07-21 | Payment denial | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-09-19 | Fine | $22,588 |
| 2024-06-27 | Fine | $55,424 |
| 2024-06-27 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-02-27 | Fine | $53,077 |
| 2023-06-29 | Fine | $12,649 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
How much does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center cost?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Johnston, IA area typically runs $8,860–$11,100 per month (median $9,710, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bishop Drumm Retirement Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bishop Drumm Retirement Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
Staff provide about 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has 77 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center have availability?
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center offer?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 150 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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