Latest reports, citations, and penalties from CMS data
The facility failed to ensure residents received accurate assessments, a fundamental requirement for proper care delivery....
Respiratory care represents one of the most critical interventions in skilled nursing facilities....
Accident prevention in long-term care settings requires multiple layers of protection....
Activities of daily living include fundamental self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring from bed to chair....
While no residents experienced documented harm, regulators determined the failures created potential for more than minimal adverse health consequences....
The violation, classified under regulatory tag F0552, represented one of 32 deficiencies identified during the standard health inspection....
Laboratory testing serves as a cornerstone of modern medical care in nursing facilities....
This individual must possess specialized knowledge and training in infection control practices, epidemiology, and outbreak management....
The facility received a citation for failing to provide appropriate wound care and prevent new pressure injuries from developing....
These notifications must occur when there are changes in condition, injuries, room changes, or other significant events impacting care....
The severity rating of "E" indicates that while no residents experienced documented actual harm, the deficiencies created potential for more than minimal harm....
The citation falls under federal tag F0689, which specifically addresses accident prevention and environmental safety in nursing facilities....
## Environmental Safety Violations Documented The inspection revealed deficiencies in the facility's ability to maintain safe conditions for residents....
This classification suggests the violation affected a limited number of residents but represented a significant departure from accepted care standards....
Federal regulations require nursing homes to conduct comprehensive environmental assessments to identify and eliminate potential accident hazards....
The deficiency received a scope and severity rating of F, indicating the problem was widespread throughout the facility....
Inspectors classified the violation as widespread, indicating the deficiencies affected multiple areas or residents within the facility....
The facility received a citation for failing to ensure meals and snacks were served at times aligned with residents' needs, preferences, and requests....
DES MOINES, IOWA â Iowa's nursing homes faced insufficient staffing citations at rates significantly exceeding those of neighboring states in 2025, according to state inspection data, with 15% of facilities statewide receiving violations compared to as low as 4% in adjacent states....
This deficiency was classified under federal regulatory tag F0656, which governs comprehensive care plan development and implementation....