All citations for Iowa City Rehab & Health Care

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 7, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 56 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.