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Nursing Home Recertification Survey Progress: FFY 2026
For FFY2026 (memo posted Jan. 13, 2026), CMS will assess whether state survey agencies (SSAs) like DIAL completed nursing home recertification surveys within the 15.9-month maximum time interval.
Zero
Number of nursing homes with more than 15.9 months survey interval for second quarter FFY2026 (January-March 2026)
12.72
State average interval (months) between consecutive standard nursing home surveys for second quarter FFY2026.
SAVE Verification Overview
SAVE Verification and Lawful Presence Requirements for Licensure
Iowa licensure requires U.S. citizenship or lawful presence verification through SAVE. Information may be retained by USCIS and shared with law enforcement if fraud is identified.
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