All citations for Lincoln Hills of New Albany

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

December 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 45 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2023).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  4. 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 December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  5. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).

  6. 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 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).

  7. 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 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2025).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2025).

  10. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2026).

  12. 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 December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  16. 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 December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet other general requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).

  21. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).

  22. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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