All citations for Avalon Care Center at Northpointe

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

May 28, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 99 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 29, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).

  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 May 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).

  5. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

  11. 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 February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

  13. 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 February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  19. 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 November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  21. 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 November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  24. 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 May 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

  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 May 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 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.