All citations for Excel Care at the Pines

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

April 6, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 30 citations

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 April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
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 April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2026).
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 April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
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 April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
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 April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 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 November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 25, 2024).
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 November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
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 November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
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 April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
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 April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
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 November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0371, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2023).

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.