January SNF survey trend report now available; Deficiency-free surveys

The January 2026 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available in the IHCA Member Resource Center. Click here to view the report.

This report, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, is a member-only resource that provide listings of the most frequently cited tags and regulatory outcomes from Iowa facilities. Survey trend reports can be found at iowahealthcare.org under Practice Guidance > Survey Outcomes.

Please note that the data presented in this report reflects information mostly compiled from surveys completed two months prior to the publication date. As a result, recent developments or updates may not be captured in the analyses or findings.

Please share this report with the individuals at your facility involved with managing survey success, as it is a helpful resource when planning for future surveys.

Congratulations to the following skilled nursing IHCA member facilities that achieved a deficiency-free recertification survey:

  • Fellowship Village in Inwood
  • Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg
  • MercyOne Dyersville Senior Care in Dyersville
  • Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center of Carroll

For questions, contact Brenda Irlbeck, VP of Regulatory Affairs, at 515-978-2204.