All citations for Appleton Area Health

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

April 15, 2026

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 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 November 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2023).

  3. 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 January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2023).

  4. 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 January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2023).

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

    Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0901, Electrical Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.