Based on observation, clinical record review, dietary menu review, resident, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service which resulted in an immediate jeopardy to residents health and safety. The facility failed to follow the signed dietician directed menus, to serve food timely, to provide additional supplemental foods, to have adequate foods available, to follow prescribed diets and to have sufficient staff to carry out dietary functions for 6 of 8 meals observed. The facility reported a census of 67. Findings include: Observations/interviews on Monday, (MONTH) 17, (YEAR) revealed the following: 1. Observation on 9/17/18 at 9:10 a.m. …
F802 citations in Iowa
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Iowa cites F802 less often than its own record predicts
0.27 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2025, this is the portion that was F802.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Iowa surveyors wrote
F802 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.
Based on observation, dishwasher instructional manual, document review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure staff were competent in procedures to test and document the hot water sanitation of the dishwasher. The facility identified a census of 57 residents.Findings include:A Vendor Service Ticket dated 10/1/25 documented the installation of a new high temperature dishwasher.Observation on 4/27/26 at 1:26 PM revealed a hot water sanitation dishwasher. The dishwasher placard located on the right upper side of the dishwasher documented a required wash temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and a final rinse temperature of 180 degrees (F). …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Iowa citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.12% | 0.59× |
| 2024 | 0.11% | 0.54× |
| 2025 | 0.04% | 0.27× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
What else Iowa surveyors cite →
Deficiency Index is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by CMS, Medicare, or any government agency. About this data · Report a correction