All citations for Hickory Ridge of Temperance

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 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

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 April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2026).
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 April 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 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 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 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 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2025).
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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).
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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 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 January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 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.