F908 in Iowa. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Iowa cites F908 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.46×
0.46 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Iowa citations0.21%
Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2025, this is the portion that was F908.
Iowa0.21%
National0.45%
Share of all citations that were F908.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Iowa surveyors wrote
F908 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.
F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadJuly 22, 2026
Based on observation, staff interview, facility record review, and manufacturer instructions, the facility failed to properly maintain the commercial laundry equipment and ensure staff performed the required maintenance to prevent lint accumulation and fire hazards for 1 of 2 laundry dryers (Dryer 1) used for all the resident's laundry in the facility. The facility reported a census of 43 residents.Findings include:On 7/21/26 at 10:45 AM Staff A, Laundry Supervisor, showed dark grey insulation material mixed with lint on the side of Dryer 1 in the laundry room. Staff A removed a basketball-sized pile of lint and insulation material from Dryer 1 and stated Dryer 1 had 12 years of use and represented the worst unit. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadApril 19, 2018
Based on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to assure the operating condition of the oven in the kitchen. The facility reported a census of 40 residents at the time of the survey.
Findings include:
1. During initial tour of the kitchen on 4/16/18 at 10:25 AM, observation revealed a large cookie sheet sat on the floor propped against the oven doors. Staff B, Dietary Cook propped the cookie sheet against the oven doors after the surveyor moved the cookie sheet, looked inside the oven and closed each oven door Staff B reported the oven door didn't close all the way, so they used a cookie sheet and propped the cookie sheet against the door to keep the door closed and for safety reasons, so someone didn't hit their leg or trip over the oven door when it didn't… …
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