All citations for Lutheran Home at Topton, the

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.

Back to Lutheran Home at Topton, the

Last standard health inspection on record

September 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

  1. 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 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  2. 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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).

  5. 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 November 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 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.