All citations for Alpha Home - A Waters Community

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 57 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (January 18, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.