Based on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) had a smoking assessment completed upon admission. The facility also failed to ensure 2 of 3 residents (Resident #2 and #12) reviewed had their smoking materials secured with nursing staff. The facility reported a census of 33 residents. Findings include:1. According to an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment tool with a reference date of 8/5/2026 documented Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The MDS documented he used tobacco.On 8/12/2026 at 4:00 PM observed Resident #1 outside smoking with his peers. Record review revealed Resident #1's record lacked a smoking assessment. 2. …
F926 citations in Iowa
Environmental Deficiencies
Have policies on smoking.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Iowa cites F926 less often than its own record predicts
0.56 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Iowa in 2025, this is the portion that was F926.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Iowa surveyors wrote
F926 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 clinical record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to complete on-going smoking assessments for 1 of 1 sampled (Resident #38) according to facility policy. The facility identified a census of 82. Findings include: The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] documented Resident #38 had short and long-term memory impairments and required staff supervision for bed mobility, transfers, walking and dressing. Resident #38 had [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Resident #38 utilized tobacco. The Care Plan initiated 3/22/17 directed the staff to follow the smoking policy and ensure Resident #38 utilized a smoking apron. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Iowa citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.11% | 1.94× |
| 2025 | 0.04% | 0.56× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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