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Glenwood Home for the Disabled Cited Seventh Time in 19 Months
Following recent inspections by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, a state-run home for the disabled has been cited for the seventh time in 19 months. The fines assessed against the facility, Glenwood Resource Center, were for failing to provide adequate care to its residents. Inspection reports state…
Read MoreIowa Care Facility Cited Third Time for Failing to Protect Residents
Correctionville Specialty Care has been cited for failing to protect residents in its care. This is the third such citation for this western Iowa nursing home. Correctionville has a prior history of serious violations. Violations Discovered During a Recent Inspection State inspectors reported that a wheelchair-bound resident managed to exit…
Read MoreNurses Charged for Being Under the Influence While On Duty
Two nurses have been charged for reportedly being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty. Rocquel Clark The Iowa Board of Nursing reported that on June 14, 2022, Rocquel Clark, 34, of Madison County was working a shift at an unnamed nursing home. Multiple workers there that…
Read MoreIowa Care Facility Cited for Putting Disabled Persons in Jeopardy
The West 32nd Community Living Home is an intermediate care facility for individuals suffering from various intellectual disabilities. The facility, which is located in Dubuque, Iowa, has eight beds. Many residents there need 24-hour supervision to ensure they do not harm themselves or others. Last month, the Iowa Department of…
Read MoreBreathing Tube Mistakes in Nursing Homes – Is It a Lawsuit?
Breathing tubes, when properly inserted and managed, may help to prolong the life of residents who struggle to breathe on their own due to various medical conditions. However, breathing tube mistakes can cause serious, even fatal harm. PKSD discusses breathing tubes below, including how they are used in nursing homes…
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Cited for Neglect, Illicit Drug Use and Rodents
The Ivy at Davenport is a nursing home in eastern Iowa with a troubled history. This 75-bed facility regularly advertises itself as having “well-appointed, semi-private rooms” with gourmet meals, housekeeping, free cable and more. Yet the stack of complaints against the facility seems to tell a different story. Last April,…
Read MoreDetails of Horrific Care Conditions in Des Moines Nursing Home Emerge
A staff nurse employed by the Genesis Senior Living facility in Des Moines recently reported that residents there were in immediate danger. The staff nurse cited the horrific quality of care as a reason for her concern. She then went on to describe one of several incidents that occurred while…
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Cited After a Resident Tried to Smother Her Roommate With a Pillow
Shortly before noon on April 10, a nurse’s aide at Winslow House Care Center in Marion, Iowa reacted after hearing a resident cry out from one of the rooms. The aide went to see what was going on and saw one resident lying down in her bed with another resident standing…
Read MoreWhy These Two Wisconsin Nursing Homes Now Rank Among Worst in U.S.
At PKSD, we have learned about two more Wisconsin nursing homes that currently rank among the worst-performing long-term care facilities in the U.S. Our firm is deeply committed to keeping you informed about nursing homes that fail to provide the level of care your elderly loved ones deserve. If you…
Read MoreGroup Home for Adults With Disabilities Fined $10,000 Over Resident’s Drug-Related Death
The October 2022 death of a female resident of the Flora Adult Group Home in Dubuque, Iowa has led to a $10,000 fine from the state. This is the largest fine that can be levied against a residential care facility that is licensed by the state. Flora Adult Group Home…
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