All citations for Elwood Health and 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

March 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2025).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).

  8. 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 April 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 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.