After death and injuries, two Iowa nursing homes added to federal watchlist

The federal government has added two Iowa nursing homes to its list of the worst care facilities in the nation. Adel Acres and Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids have been added to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ nationwide list of care facilities that are eligible for special-focus status, indicating a [

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 846

Last Updated: 2 days, 6 hours ago

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The federal government has added two Iowa nursing homes to its list of the worst care facilities in the nation.

Adel Acres and Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids have been added to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ nationwide list of care facilities that are eligible for special-focus status, indicating a history of serious, recurring resident-care issues.

At any given time, two to five nursing homes per state appear on the …

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