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F712 citations in Iowa

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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

F712 in Iowa. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Iowa cites F712 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.33×

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

Share of Iowa citations0.04%

Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2025, this is the portion that was F712.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Iowa surveyors wrote

F712 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, isolatedJanuary 6, 2025

Based on record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to have a Physician or a Non-Physician Practitioner (NPP) provide a face to face visit which includes a comprehensive assessment once every 60 days for 1 of 6 residents (Residents #3) reviewed for Physician Services. The facility reported a census of 60 residents. Findings include: Resident #3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMs) score of 3, indicating severely impaired cognition. The MDS identified Resident #3 as independent with bed mobility, transfers, and toileting. …

Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadOctober 13, 2020

Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure residents are seen by a physician at least every 30 days for the first 90 days after admission and at least once every 60 days there after for 2 of 4 residents reviewed. (Resident #2, #3). The facility reported census is 86 residents. Findings include: According to Resident #2's Admission Record, she was admitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident #2's physician progress notes [REDACTED]. Resident #2 was again visited on 5/24 and 6/24, but was not seen in July for her last 30 day visit within ninety days. Sixty day visits occurred on 8/26 and 10/21. There was no recorded December visit. Resident #2 was not seen again until 1/3/20 which exceeded the 60 days plus 10 day window to be considered timely. …

Good Samaritan - Indianola

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Recent years

YearShare of Iowa citationsvs expected
20230.06%0.56×
20240.18%1.66×
20250.04%0.33×

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

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