All citations for Apple Ridge Care Center

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

September 11, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 31 citations

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0001, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

  9. 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 September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (October 18, 2024).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0741, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2026).

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

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2026).

  15. 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 September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

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

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2026).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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.