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 30 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  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 January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

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

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, 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).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, 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).

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

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

  10. 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 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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

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

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 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 January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  23. 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 January 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  24. 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 January 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

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