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 27 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  10. 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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  11. 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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

  13. 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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, 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).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0352, 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).

  16. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, 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).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection.

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection.

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

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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

    Health citation F-0551, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  25. 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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 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.