University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation

University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation is a lovely assisted living community in Des Moines, Iowa. It is within radiant Polk County which is part of the Hawkeye State.

We understand the difficulty in finding a nursing home that will provide the unique care you or your loved one needs. We work with you to provide you with complete information about our services before making your final decision.

Whether you are looking for a short-term stay to recover from surgery or you need long-term care to function better and enjoy life more fully, our dedicated nursing assistants and therapists are prepared to answer your questions and serve you.

Selecting the right nursing home is crucial to ensure one’s well-being. It is important that you are comfortable with your choice. We are here when you need us and look forward to meeting your personal and healthcare needs.

At University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation, you’ll enjoy our warm and compassionate service that includes:

• Licensed nurses on-site 24/7
• Medication management
• Full-time Respiratory Therapist for trach care
• Individualized resident care plans
• Assistance with the activities of daily living
• Continence support
• Well-trained, dedicated staff
• Professionally supervised therapy programs
• On-site therapy services available
• Scheduled transportation for appointments
• Social activities
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• Respite stays available
• Wound care

For those looking for an more independent lifestyle, Arbor Heights Assisted Living, located within University Park, is the perfect place to call home. Arbor Heights offers the privacy and comfort of apartment living and provides support services as needed, including:

• 24 hour on-site on-call nursing
• Individual medication management
• Private dining room
• All utilities, including cable, included
• Bathing and laundry assistance
• Three nutritious meals a day, with snacks
• Weekly housekeeping
• Full-service beauty/barber shop
• Outdoor patio
• Surveillance system
• Indoor ventilated smoke room
• Month-to-month lease
• On-Site Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy

In addition, you’ll enjoy a wide range of activities, including:

• Happy hour
• Bingo
• Horse races
• Glamour hour
• Arts & Crafts
• Church services
• Coffee and ice cream socials
• Exercise classes
• Trivia games
• Movie nights

Skilled Nursing

• Pulmonary Complex Care
• Sepsis Care
• Medically Complex Care
• Short-term rehabilitation
• Long-term care
• 24-hour nursing care
• Rehabilitation services: physical, occupational and speech therapies
• Restorative nursing services
• Wound care
• Diabetes management
• IV therapy
• Post-operative care
• Orthopedic recovery
• Discharge planning
• Social services
• Psychological services
• Hospice care
• Respite care
• On-Site physician services
• Nutritional services
• Peritoneal dialysis

Our Amenities

• Best Life Enrichment Department in the area, with many events including church, social gatherings with family and friends, outings and much more
• Facility van with wheelchair lift
• Beauty/barber services
• Complimentary WiFi
• Private rooms available
• Complimentary TV with cable package in each room
• Secure, outdoor courtyard
• Several family gathering rooms
• Pet-friendly Facility – after residents show us proof of vaccination, their pets are welcome to visit (assisted living only)
• Complimentary laundry service
• Lounge with large TV (assisted living only)
• New vending machines
• Recently updated Assisted Living floor