All citations for Otterbein New Albany

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 26, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 74 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 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

    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 May 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 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 August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  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 August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  10. 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 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  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 August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  12. 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 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  13. 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 July 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2022).

  14. 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 July 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2022).

  15. 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 July 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2022).

  16. 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 July 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2022).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 31, 2026).

  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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0361, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).

  25. 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 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).

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.