All citations for Northstar Post Acute

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 2, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 42 citations

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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

    Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  5. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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

    Health citation F-0943, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  10. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  11. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0917, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

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

    Health citation F-0606, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  18. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  19. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  21. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  24. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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.