All citations for Decatur Medical Lodge

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 28, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. 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 April 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  2. 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 April 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  3. 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 April 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  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 April 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  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 April 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  9. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2024).

  10. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2024).

  12. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2024).

  13. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2024).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 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.