The closures mean that more than 260 residents are now searching for a new place to live. Note that for the best user experience, DIA recommends using the application in Chrome, Edge, or Safari browsers. If you suspect a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected: Report complaints to Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals by calling, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division/Complaint Unit, 2023 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders, If you believe the child is in imminent danger, CALL. Overview POSITION SUMMARY Area of Interest: Behavioral Health - Nursing; FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0; Department: Residential Care; Shift: Monday - Friday, 8 . . The nursing facilities must stay open for 60 days, while assisted living facilities must stay open for 90 days.The DIA said it has only filed for receivership once before. 510 E 12th St., Ste. In January, a 66-year-old woman at an Iowa hospice facility was mistakenly presumed dead. Residents and family members were given about 48 hours' notice of the evacuation. To request a hearing or receive further information, call the department at (515)281-4115, or write to the department to the attention of: Administrator, Division of Health Facilities, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0083. hearing; and (3) pay the penalty, the assessed penalty will be reduced by thirty-five percent (35%) pursuant to Iowa Code section 135C.43A (2013 . The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) told KCCI that the owner of Blue Care Homes told regulators that they could no longer operate its facilities. In cases of a planned closure, the 60-day advance notice goes to the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, which inspects and regulates Iowa's care facilities, as well as the office of the Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which advocates for older Iowans. State Licensing for Senior Communities and Care Services in Iowa. SO RESIDENTS HAVE TIME TO SAFELY MOVE. State Inspection Reports and Quality Ratings - Long Term Care STATE AND FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES A 60 DAY PROCESS. Health Facilities Division. All complaints needing investigation are referred to the Department of Inspections and Appeals. The purpose of the Iowa Food Code is to "safeguard the public health and provide to consumers, food that is safe, unadulterated and honestly prepared."