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 26 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2024).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

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

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

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

  13. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

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

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

  19. 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 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

  24. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

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

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

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.