All citations for Effingham Healthcare & Senior Living

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 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 49 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (December 1, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).

  4. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 4, 2024).

  5. 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 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).

  6. 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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

  8. 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

  9. 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 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2025).

  11. 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 June 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2025).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

  13. 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 September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

  14. 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 March 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2024).

  15. 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 November 22, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  20. 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 August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  21. 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 July 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2025).

  22. 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 September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

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.