Nursing home inspections in Iowa
Iowa surveyors cite sufficient nursing staff (F725) at 4.08× its national share.
F725 · 75 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Iowa cites above its expected share
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
75 citations across 58 facilities · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
97 citations across 80 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
101 citations across 84 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
64 citations across 60 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
57 citations across 56 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
167 citations across 144 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
123 citations across 100 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
165 citations across 147 facilities · Infection Control Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
112 citations across 110 facilities · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
57 citations across 51 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
6.6% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J1491.8% | K430.5% | L50.1% |
| Actual harm | G3494.2% | H50.1% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D5,71368.1% | E1,69520.2% | F2853.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B951.1% | C550.7% |
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