All citations for Eaton County Medical Care Facility

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 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 33 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
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 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
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 February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
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 December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
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 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0251, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0754, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
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 December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
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 November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
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 November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (April 15, 2024).
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 November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0379, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0917, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 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.