Deficiency Index

F925 citations in Iowa

Pest control · Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

F925 in Iowa. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Iowa cites F925 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.76×

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

Share of Iowa citations0.34%

Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2025, this is the portion that was F925.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Iowa surveyors wrote

F925 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.

E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternAugust 26, 2026

Based on observations, clinical record review, facility policy review, resident, family and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure it was free of household flies/insects which resulted in 2 of 3 residents (Resident #2 and #7) reviewed with bug bites. The facility reported a census of 33 residents. Findings include:1.According to the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment tool with a reference date of 7/22/2026. The MDS assessment tool documented Resident #2 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15. A BIMS score of 15 suggested no cognitive impairment. …

Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadApril 10, 2025

Based on review of the facility policy and staff interviews, the facility failed to immediately shower residents, bag clothing and linens for laundering, and sanitize resident furniture after the discovery of a bed bug in a resident room. The facility reported a census of 86 residents. Findings include: During an interview on 4/9/25 at 5:27 p.m., Staff E, Certified Medication Aide (CMA) stated on the evening of 2/19/25 while passing medications in room [ROOM NUMBER] she saw something move on the arm of a recliner. Staff E stated she went over to the chair and picked up a bug. She stated she took the bug to the nurse's station and taped it onto a white piece of paper. …

Southern Hills Specialty Care

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Recent years

YearShare of Iowa citationsvs expected
20230.18%0.36×
20240.40%0.84×
20250.34%0.76×

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

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