All citations for Cottingham Retirement Community

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

February 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 37 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
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 August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
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 August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2019).
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 May 2, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2019).
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 May 2, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2019).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).

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.