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 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, 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).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, 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).

  16. 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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, 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).

  18. 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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, 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).

  20. 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 July 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, 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).

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.