14% of Iowa nursing homes cited for insufficient staffing in FY23, double the national average; 30 have closed since 2002.
Iowa nursing homes face low staffing and high turnover, with 14% cited for insufficient staffing in FY23, double the national average. Over 43% do not meet federal mandates, and 30 have closed since 2002. Lawmakers failed to pass substantive nursing home legislation, including capping payment rates for staffing agencies. House Republicans aim to revisit the issue to help nursing homes manage costs and address staffing shortages.
May 19, 2024
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