All citations for North Starr Postacute Care

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

May 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

  1. 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 May 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2026).

  2. 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 May 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2026).

  3. 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 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2026).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2026).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  10. 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 September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2022).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2022).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2022).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2022).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2022).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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.