All citations for Linn Community Nursing Home

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

February 25, 2026

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  4. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  7. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  8. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  9. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  11. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  12. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  13. 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 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  14. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  18. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  19. 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 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  21. 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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 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.