All citations for Hilltop at Blue River, the

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

March 14, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 85 citations

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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
Harm to a resident
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).
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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).
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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).
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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).
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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0800, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0001, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0771, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0901, Electrical Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).
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 March 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2021).

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.