All citations for Northcrest Specialty 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

February 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 46 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2025).

  3. 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 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2025).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

  15. 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 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (March 5, 2024).

  16. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

  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 January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

  18. 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 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2026).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 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.