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 19 of 19 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (September 28, 2023).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, 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).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0744, 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).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, 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).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.