All citations for Edith Lane of Cincinnati

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 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 51 citations

  1. 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 September 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

  4. 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 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

  5. 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 December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2023).

  6. 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 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

  8. 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 December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

  9. 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 December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

  11. 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 December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

  12. 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 December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2023).

  13. 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 December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2023).

  15. 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 December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

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

    Health citation F-0914, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

  23. 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 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2023).

  25. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2023).

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.