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 31 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  3. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  4. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  6. 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 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  7. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  9. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).

  10. 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 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  11. 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 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  12. 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 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).

  14. 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 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  15. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  16. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  17. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (May 8, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  21. 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 August 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  24. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

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.