All citations for Cedar Lake Health and Rehab Center

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

April 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 29 citations

  1. 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 April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).

  2. 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 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2025).

  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 February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).

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

    Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0132, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).

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

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

  9. 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 February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).

  10. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

  12. 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 February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

  14. 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 February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0132, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (March 28, 2024).

  16. 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 December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

  17. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2026).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

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

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 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.