F605 in Iowa. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Iowa cites F605 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.26×
1.26 times the share F605 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Iowa citations0.89%
Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2025, this is the portion that was F605.
Iowa0.89%
National0.70%
Share of all citations that were F605.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Iowa surveyors wrote
F605 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.
G · Actual harm, isolatedOctober 5, 2022
Based on facility record review, hospital record review, and staff, family and Physician Assistant (PA-C) interviews, the facility failed to provide ongoing re-evaluation of [CONDITION(S)] medications (drugs capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior) to ensure the least restrictive regimen possible for 1 of 3 residents reviewed with [CONDITION(S)] medication orders (Resident #4). The resident declined, became unresponsive and had been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and acute metabolic [CONDITION(S)] secondary to medication. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
Findings include:
The Admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #4 had been admitted on [DATE]. …
E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternAugust 27, 2026
Based on clinical record reviews, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to consistently monitor target behaviors (TBs) or document attempted non-pharmacologic interventions (NPIs) for 5 of 5 residents (#5, #8, #4, #30, #42) who received psychotropic medications (medications that affect a person's mental state, emotions, and behavior). The facility reported a census of 43 residents. Findings include:1.Resident #5's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 04 out of 15 which indicated severely impaired cognition. It included diagnoses of non-Alzheimer's dementia with other behavioral disturbances, and depression. …
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