Death of Des Moines nursing home resident leads to negligence lawsuit

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 704

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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A Des Moines nursing home with a history of violations related to resident injuries is now being sued by the family of a woman who died, allegedly after being dropped to the floor by caregivers.

The estate of Lena K. Rocha is suing Des Moines’ Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center in Polk County District Court.

The lawsuit alleges Roch had a documented history of falls at the facility, and that there had been multiple …

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