All citations for Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

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 14, 2025

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

  1. 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 April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  2. 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  3. 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 April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  5. 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  6. 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  9. 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  10. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  14. 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 April 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  15. 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  16. 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

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.