All citations for Cardinal Care Strategies

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

January 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 78 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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 J.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).

  3. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

  5. 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 January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

  7. 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 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

  9. 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 December 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2024).

  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 January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2024).

  13. 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 January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2024).

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

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

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

    Health citation F-0603, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0570, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

  17. 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 January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

  18. 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 January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

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

    Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0754, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  21. 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 May 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

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

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  23. 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 December 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

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

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

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

    Health citation F-0711, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

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.