Iowa SF526 mandates nursing facilities to meet specific revenue spending requirements for resident care and staff salaries to renew or obtain a.

Iowa SF526 establishes new revenue requirements for nursing facilities to renew or obtain a license. Starting January 1, 2026, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) must ensure that nursing facilities spend at least 70% of their gross revenue from the previous year on resident care goods and services, including nursing staff salaries, physician services, and medications. Additionally, facilities must allocate at least 40% of their gross revenue on salaries for staff directly interacting with residents.

Iowa SF526 mandates nursing facilities to meet specific revenue spending requirements for resident care and staff salaries to renew or obtain a.

Iowa SF526 establishes new revenue requirements for nursing facilities to renew or obtain a license. Starting January 1, 2026, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) must ensure that nursing facilities spend at least 70% of their gross revenue from the previous year on resident care goods and services, including nursing staff salaries, physician services, and medications. Additionally, facilities must allocate at least 40% of their gross revenue on salaries for staff directly interacting with residents.