All citations for Otterbein Middletown

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 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 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 August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  3. 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 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  6. 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 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  7. 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 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  11. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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.