All citations for Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside

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

April 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0132, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
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 April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
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 April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
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 April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
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 April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
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 April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
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 April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2024).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0132, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (February 20, 2024).
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 December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 4, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2024).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2024).

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.