Resident deaths at two Iowa nursing homes lead to state sanctions

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 890

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Two Iowa nursing homes are facing sanctions for alleged quality-of-care violations tied to resident deaths.

The Newton Village Health Care Center has been fined $8,500 by the state, according to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. The fine is tied to allegations of contributing to a resident’s death, failing to investigate the matter, and failing to report the matter to the state as required.

The state agency has also proposed, but held in …

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