All citations for Elmwood Care Center

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 18, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 75 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 February 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

    The home is disputing this citation.

  2. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2024).

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

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2024).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).

  10. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

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

    Health citation F-0808, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2024).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2024).

  14. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2024).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2024).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2024).

  19. 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 July 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

  20. 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 July 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2022).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2020).

  22. 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 December 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2020).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  25. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 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.