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Childserve Habilitation Center

5900 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131 · Polk County

ChildServe's expert team helps meet the needs of children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries & other special healthcare needs.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 96% full (71 of 74 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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.

One of Johnston's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Childserve Habilitation Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Johnston, IA, with 74 certified beds and an average of about 71 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 9.67 total nurse hours per resident each day (4.12 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (9.67 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Johnston for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 74
Avg. residents/day: 71
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 16A001

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

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,860–$11,100/mo (median $9,710)	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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 9.67; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 4.12; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 34.5%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-05-01
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: None

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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, compar…

2025-05-01Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-07-03Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2024-07-03Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-01-24Severity 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.

2024-01-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2024-01-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Library

Location

5900 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA

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Common questions about Childserve Habilitation Center

How much does Childserve Habilitation Center cost?

Childserve Habilitation 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 Childserve Habilitation Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Childserve Habilitation Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Childserve Habilitation Center?

Staff provide about 9.67 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Childserve Habilitation Center?

Childserve Habilitation Center has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Childserve Habilitation Center have availability?

Typically 96% full (71 of 74 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Childserve Habilitation Center offer?

Childserve Habilitation Center in Johnston, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 74 beds.

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