All citations for Cedar River Healthcare 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, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 58 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  2. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish methods for sharing information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  14. 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 March 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

  19. 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 February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

  20. 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 February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

  22. 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 February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2023).

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

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

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.