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F574 citations in Iowa

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Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F574 in Iowa. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2024

Iowa cites F574 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.69×

0.69 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of Iowa citations0.04%

Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2024, this is the portion that was F574.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Iowa surveyors wrote

F574 findings written in Iowa, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 24, 2023

Based on observation, staff interview and family interview the facility failed to post required notifications of ombudsman, survey agencies, and other support for advocacy. The facility also failed to provide accessibility of the survey results. The facility reported a census of 113. Findings Include: On 8/21/23 at 10:15 AM Family Member visiting requested information on how to contact state agencies. It was relayed the information is usually posted at the entrance or halls for easy access. The surveyor proceeded with family down two hallways to the front door and could not locate any signage other than a sign in a glass cabinet that noted This facility's survey results for the past three (3) years are available. …

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C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadMay 9, 2024

Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to post required notifications of survey agencies, and other support for advocacy. The facility also failed to provide accessibility of the survey results. The facility reported a census of 51. Findings include: Surveyor observations throughout the survey week on 5/6/24, 5/7/24, and 5/8/24 revealed no information posted on how to contact state agencies. Previous survey results were not posted within the long term care facility. …

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Recent years

YearShare of Iowa citationsvs expected
20230.06%1.06×
20240.04%0.69×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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