All citations for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton

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

February 25, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 43 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
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 February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2026).
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 April 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0922, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2026).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
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 February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 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.