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 26 to 43 of 43 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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 September 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2025).

  3. 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 June 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2025).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2025).

  9. 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).

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

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

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 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.