Pine Acres Nursing Home Under Fire | Cedar Rapids News

Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center in West Des Moines is under fire after inspectors uncovered 39 violations—including neglect, abuse, and deadly failures in care—leading to proposed fines over $66,000. The facility, housing 81 residents, has been flagged for recurring urine odors and is already on a federal “special focus” list for persistent quality issues. This isn’t the first scandal: earlier this year, it was fined $177,000 for failing to treat a resident’s foot ulcers, resulting in amputation. Inspectors spent 23 days verifying nine complaints, documenting failures to treat pressure sores, manage pain, and administer medication safely—plus unsafe food prep and three resident deaths linked to neglect. Allegations of physical abuse include bruising from staff holding residents too tightly and unexplained rib fractures. Families and residents report disrespectful staff, ignored call lights, and extreme wait times—sometimes up to 90 minutes—for basic care. Staffing shortages and a suspended federal rating underscore the crisis. Owned by a New York investment group, the facility’s administrator has not responded to inquiries. This is a harrowing portrait of systemic failure and urgent questions about resident safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f17696ab3aa53712