video camera

by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch
April 1, 2026

An assisted living center in Iowa recently used a video camera owned by a female resident’s family to document the staff’s neglect of the woman.

The use of resident-owned cameras in senior care facilities is a hotly contested issue in Iowa with resident advocacy groups repeatedly pushing for legislation that would prohibit state-licensed care facilities from banning the use of such devices.

Over the past 10 years, industry lobbyists have vigorously opposed the legislation and state lawmakers have repeatedly failed to approve the measure.