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 12 of 12 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness 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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness 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

    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 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

    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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, 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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous 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 posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous 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 that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, 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).

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.