Latest reports, citations, and penalties from CMS data
This includes ensuring that residents receive treatment and daily living supports in a manner that prioritizes their physical safety....
The citation was one of **three total deficiencies** documented during the inspection....
Improper separation can take several forms in a care facility setting....
Activities of daily living form the foundation of nursing home care....
The citation was one of two deficiencies identified during the inspection, which was initiated in response to a formal complaint filed against the facility....
The deficiency was classified at **Scope/Severity Level E**, indicating a **pattern** of non-compliance rather than an isolated incident....
Facilities must document these preferences and ensure that all staff members are aware of and follow each resident's stated wishes....
The Des Moines nursing home was found deficient in honoring residents' rights to make their own treatment decisions, including the right to refuse care....
The facility has not submitted a plan of correction....
The facility reported correcting the deficiency as of **October 14, 2025**, approximately two weeks after the inspection....
The facility has not submitted a plan of correction....
## Understanding F0600: The Federal Abuse Protection Standard The F0600 regulation is one of the cornerstones of the federal nursing home regulatory system....
While no actual harm was documented at the time of the investigation, regulators determined there was **potential for more than minimal harm** to residents....
The facility has since submitted a plan of correction and reported the issue resolved as of **December 4, 2025**....
This is not a discretionary guideline â it is a mandatory condition of participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs....
The facility has not submitted a plan of correction....
Inspectors classified the violation at **Scope/Severity Level E**, indicating a **pattern of non-compliance** rather than an isolated incident....
The citation resulted from a **complaint investigation**, meaning the inspection was not part of the facility's routine annual survey....
Critically, the facility lacked a **qualified dietitian** â a position that federal regulations require to oversee resident nutritional care....
The facility has since reported correcting the deficiency....