Bishop Drumm Retirement Center

Nursing Home

5837 Winwood Drive
Johnston, IA 50131 · Polk County
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Call (515) 270-1100

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Important notices from CMS:
  • CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes with a persistent record of serious quality problems. Candidates are not yet enrolled in the program.

Safety at a glance

8Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
80Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$258,177Federal fines, last 3 years (4 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: August 13, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
September 17, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
G
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
July 21, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
April 3, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (515) 270-1100 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.55 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.78 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.06 hours · state avg 3.38
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
29.5% · state avg 44.1%
RN turnover (yearly)
23.1%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Iowa, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Elderly Waiver.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

Online admission application
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Online waiting-list form
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Online inquiry form
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Online tour scheduling
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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Chain / affiliation
Commonspirit Health
Legal business name
Chi Living Communities
Owner or managerRoleShare
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
SYLVANIA FRANCISCAN HEALTH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
BALLARD, BRENDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
BOYSEN, CAREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
BRADEN, ADAMADP OF THE SNF—
BRADEN, ADAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
CECIL, CAITLINADP OF THE SNF—
CECIL, CAITLINCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
CECIL, CAITLINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTHADP OF THE SNF—
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
CONCEPT REHAB, INC.ADP OF THE SNF—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
165448
Certified beds
150
Average residents per day
119.8
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
First certified
June 1, 2002
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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