All citations for Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore, LL

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 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 27 citations

  1. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2020).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2020).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2026).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2026).

  8. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2026).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  10. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2026).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2020).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2020).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2020).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2020).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2019).

  19. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2019).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2019).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2019).

  22. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2019).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2019).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2019).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2019).

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.