All citations for Lakewood 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

June 26, 2025

Showing 1 to 12 of 12 citations

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

    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  2. 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 September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  3. 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 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).

  4. 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 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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