All citations for Ossian 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 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  4. 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 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, 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 (February 13, 2026).

  6. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2024).

  7. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).

  8. 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2023).

  9. 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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2023).

  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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).

  11. 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2023).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    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 (February 13, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 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.