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 11 of 11 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

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.