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 26 to 50 of 76 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).
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 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).
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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 September 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).

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.