All citations for Columbia Lutheran Home

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

July 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

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

    Provide large enough exits.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0231, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 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 March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

  6. 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 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

  7. 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 March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

  8. 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 March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

  9. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.