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 26 to 50 of 112 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2025).

  9. 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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

  10. 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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

  11. 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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

  14. 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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

  15. 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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

  16. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

  17. 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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2019).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2019).

  22. 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 July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2019).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2019).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2019).

  25. 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 July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2019).

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.