All citations for Elk River Health & Nursing Center of Winchester

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

July 30, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 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 April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2025).

  4. 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2025).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

  7. 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

  9. 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

  15. 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

  16. 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

  18. 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

  19. 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

  21. 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 July 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).

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.