All citations for Iron River Care Center

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

August 14, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 27 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  7. 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  12. 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2025).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  17. 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  18. 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  19. 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  23. 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  24. 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 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.