All citations for Northwest Healthcare 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 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 54 citations

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

  2. 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 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

  4. 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 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

  5. 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 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

  6. 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 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).

  8. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).

  11. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).

  13. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).

  14. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).

  15. 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 January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

  19. 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 June 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2019).

  20. 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 June 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2019).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2019).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2019).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

  24. 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 June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2026).

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.