All citations for Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation 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

January 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 45 citations

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 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
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 January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
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 January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
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 January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
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 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
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 March 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and 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
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of October 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0364, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 29, 2024. Found during a standard 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 a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 12, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 12, 2023).

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.