All citations for Meramec Nursing

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

November 22, 2024

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

  3. 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 November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

  5. 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 November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

  6. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

  7. 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 November 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).

  8. 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 November 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 3, 2023).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  11. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  13. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  14. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  16. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

  21. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

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.