All citations for Harbor Healthcare of Ironton

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

January 30, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 27 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0624, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

  2. 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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

  3. 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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

  5. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

  6. 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 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2023).

  7. 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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

  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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

  11. 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 April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

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

    Health citation F-0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

  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 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).

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.