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Understaffing Results in More Iowa Nursing Homes Being Added to Worst List
Two more Iowa nursing homes have joined the federal government’s list of the nation’s worst care facilities due to critical staffing shortages. These facilities, Bishop Drumm Retirement Center and Griswold Rehabilitation, now face increased oversight after concerning patterns of neglect emerged. Devastating Consequences of Staff Shortages At Bishop Drumm, inadequate…
Read MorePrivate-Equity Firm Buys 29 Iowa Nursing Homes in $85M Deal
Cascade Capital Group, a private-equity firm, recently purchased 29 Iowa nursing homes from ABCM Corp. The purchase prices is an incredible deal at “just” $85 million. However, that is roughly only $36,000 per facility. While the purchase is a massive deal for the new owner, it raises some concerns for…
Read MoreAudit Report: Iowa Nursing Home Inspections Fail to Meet Federal Standards
Iowa’s Auditor of State, Rob Sand, recently announced the state is not meeting federal standards for timely nursing home inspections. During a press conference, he highlighted the inadequate performance of Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) in regulating these facilities, indicating a crisis in the state’s nursing homes….
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Bypasses Fines for Alleged Abuse and Understaffing
The state of Iowa has paused $47,500 in fines against the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, a nursing home that has been repeatedly cited for violations. This time, the facility was flagged for inadequate staffing and instances of resident abuse. State inspectors noted the understaffing during a recent investigation…
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Evacuated Due to Extreme Understaffing
Aspire of Donnellson faced an emergency evacuation last month due to an extreme shortage of staff. The Iowa nursing home facility was so understaffed, in fact, that workers there sometimes called 9-1-1 for assistance. State records show that even the director of nursing pulled a 34-hour shift with minimal breaks…
Read MoreA Long Over-due Victory for Misdiagnosed Veterans in Tomah
In a significant development, approximately 100 former service veterans treated at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin have been awarded over $4.2 million in overdue benefits. This much-needed financial relief comes after a thorough review of disability exams conducted at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center. What Is the…
Read MoreDecomposing Body Found in Miami Nursing Home Closet
The decomposing body of a resident was found Monday in the closet of a Florida nursing home. One family believes it is their relative. According to the family, Elin Etienne, a 71-year-old resident at the facility, went missing about two weeks prior to the discovery of the body. Etienne’s family…
Read MoreIowa’s Care Initiatives Has Been Sued for Wrongful Death at Least 10 Times
Care Initiatives is one of the biggest nursing home companies in the state, and it is currently facing 10 wrongful death lawsuits. These lawsuits were all filed within the past year and a half. The wrongful death lawsuits were filed against several of the company’s 43 nursing homes. There are…
Read MoreProblems at The Villa of Greenfield Highlight Challenges Across Wisconsin’s Assisted Living System
In October 2022, Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services finished its investigation of The Villa of Greenfield assisted living facility. Investigators drafted a 97-page report detailing numerous violations, complaints of neglect, police contacts with the facility and more. The problems at The Villa of Greenfield highlight the challenges facing Wisconsin’s assisted…
Read MoreMore Iowa Care Facilities Facing Serious Citations
Recent inspections of care facilities across Iowa have revealed a similar thread of significant violations. These issues are not new and they have been a persistent issue for many years. Residents continue to suffer significant and fatal harm for reasons that include poor oversight, understaffing and abuse. These findings should…
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