Iowa nursing homes’ staffing violations outpace neighboring states

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 1,978

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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State inspectors visited the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston and spoke to residents who reported waiting 30 to 60 minutes for their call lights to be answered.

That was last April. When inspectors returned in July, the situation had worsened, with residents complaining of one- to two-hour waits. In September, inspectors were back, with residents saying the situation hadn’t improved.

A few weeks ago, inspectors returned to Bishop Drumm for a fourth visit and …

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