All citations for Josephine Caring Community

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

September 15, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  2. 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 September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  3. 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 September 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2024).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Establish methods for sharing information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

  11. 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 July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

  12. 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 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2024).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 17, 2024).

  14. 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 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

  15. 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 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2024).

  16. 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 July 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2023).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2023).

  19. 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 April 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2023).

  20. 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 April 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2023).

  21. 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 April 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2023).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2023).

  24. 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 April 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2023).

  25. 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 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 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.