Based on direct observation, clinical record review, resident and staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a safe and hygienic manner that is free from pests and protects food safety and prevents food borne illness. It further failed to maintain regular kitchen and dietary cleaning logs to maintain and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen. The facility reported a census of 59. The Stage Agency informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 09/03/2025 at 03:55 PM. The IJ began on at least 04/29/2025. Facility Staff removed the Immediate Jeopardy on 09/04/2025. The facility staff removed the IJ by implementing the following actions:1. Facility ceased operations of food service from the kitchen on 9/3/25 at 3:55pm. …
F812 citations in Iowa
Food safety and sanitation · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Iowa cites F812 more often than its own record predicts
1.06 times the share F812 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2025, this is the portion that was F812.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Iowa surveyors wrote
F812 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, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff performed proper hand hygiene and maintained infection control practices during meal preparation and beverage service. This affected 2 of 2 residents receiving pureed diets and meal tray service for 1 of 1 dining observation.Findings include:Observation of puree prep and meal service on 08/25/2026 revealed the following:On 08/25/2026 at 10:13 AM, Staff B, Dietary Manager, prepared pureed meals for 2 residents. During the prep of yams, Staff B performed hand hygiene and donned gloves to remove 3 yams from aluminum foil into the puree machine. …
Based on observations and interviews the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards of food service safety. The facility reported a census of 66. During an observation on 8/26/19 at 11:10 a.m., revealed Staff A (Dietary Aide) serving lunch. The hairnet on Staff A's head had 2 inches of hair exposed around her entire head. During an observation on 8/26/19 at 11:10 a.m., revealed Staff B (Cook) serving lunch. The hairnet on Staff B's head had 4 inches of hair exposed on the back of her head. During an observation on 8/26/19 at 11:20 a.m., revealed Staff C (Cook) preparing food. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Iowa citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.06% | 1.01× |
| 2024 | 5.99% | 1.32× |
| 2025 | 4.72% | 1.06× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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