All citations for Ness County Hospital Ltcu DBA Cedar Village

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

March 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  6. 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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  10. 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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  13. 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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  14. 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 May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

  17. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 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.