All citations for Life Care Center of the Willows

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

January 27, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. 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 January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

  3. 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 January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

  7. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

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.