All citations for Morning Star Care Center

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

April 10, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).
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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).
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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).
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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).
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 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).
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 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).
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 January 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2023).
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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2023).
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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).
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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
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 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2023).
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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.