All citations for Estherville Community 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

September 25, 2025

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

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 September 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (January 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (January 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
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 December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (January 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
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 December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 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.