All citations for Kittson Healthcare

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

July 30, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 51 citations

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

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2026).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2026).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2026).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2026).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2025).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2025).

  13. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2025).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2025).

  16. 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 May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2024).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 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.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2024).

  19. 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 May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2024).

  20. 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 May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

  22. 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 May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

  24. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  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 March 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 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.