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Nursing Homes and Elder Rights

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Correctionville Specialty Care Rape Suspect Had Prior Complaints

A female caregiver employed by a nursing home in Audubon allegedly filed a complaint with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL)...

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Iowa Nurse Faces Charges in Nursing Home Death of Veteran

Becky Sue Manning, a 69-year-old licensed practical nurse, faces felony charges for the death of Marvin “Pete” Jacobs. Jacobs, an 87-year-old U.S. Army veteran...

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Some Iowa Nursing Homes Wait Up to 41 Months for Annual Inspections

It is taking far too long for nursing homes in Iowa to undergo annual inspections. Some facilities wait up to 41 months between inspections....

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Man Chokes to Death in Nursing Home Ranked Among Nation’s Worst

The Aspire of Gowrie nursing home in Iowa is facing significant scrutiny after being linked to the death of a resident in January due...

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Investigation Reveals Flow of Money From Iowa Nursing Home Industry to State Lawmakers

The Iowa Capital Dispatch conducted an extensive analysis of the state’s nursing home industry. The investigation details a consistent flow of cash from those...

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Nursing Homes Use Private Equity Loans To Pay Themselves

Late last year, Politico published a special report about a growing problem in the nursing home industry. Nursing home operators are using private equity...

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Nursing Home Cited in Death of Resident Caused by Lack of Oxygen

An elderly female resident in Sac County, Iowa died last month because staff at the nursing home where she lived failed to replace her...

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Nurse Assistant Fired for Helping Resident Call 9-1-1 After Fall

Families may often have to make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, but some elderly individuals make that...

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What Do You Need to Know When Searching for an Assisted Living Facility?

Many people are confused about what different types of long-term care facilities provide. For instance, they may think that a nursing home provides the...

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The U.S. Dementia Crisis and Why Better Training Cannot Wait

The United States is witnessing a rapid increase in people aged 65 years and older. In fact, this demographic has grown at almost five...

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Federal Report Highlights Shortage of Nursing Home Inspectors in Iowa

In 2023, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging’s released a report that has shed light on concerning issues related to nursing home oversight...

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Two Tragic Deaths at Iowa Care Facilities – Taking a Closer Look

The Polk County Attorney’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 77-year-old Lynne Stewart. This resident froze to death outside...

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Woman Works at LTC for Four Years With Fake Nursing Degree

An Iowa woman from Cedar Rapids was recently investigated after raising suspicion that she may have obtained her nursing diploma fraudulently. Using this fake...

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Residents’ Rights Month 2023 and Handling Nursing Home Issues

October 2023 is Residents’ Rights Month, something that is very important to the legal team at PKSD where we are deeply dedicated to advocating...

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Nurse Told to Falsify Patient Records at Iowa Care Facility

A nurse who formerly worked at a Sioux City care facility testified that she resigned from her position after being asked to falsify patient...