All citations for Nortonville Health Care 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 14, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 114 citations

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

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0944, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  6. 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 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  9. 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 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  10. 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 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  11. 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 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  12. 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 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  13. 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 January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  16. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  18. 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 April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  20. 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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  24. 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 April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

  25. 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 April 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

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.