All citations for Fond du Lac Lutheran Home

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 4, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 88 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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 J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2024).

  3. 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 September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2025).

  6. 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 September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2025).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (September 11, 2024).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    A waiver was granted (August 26, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    A waiver was granted (August 30, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).

  21. 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 May 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).

  22. 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 May 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).

  23. 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 May 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2024).

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

    Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0132, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 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.