All citations for Otterbein North Shore

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

March 27, 2026

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

  1. 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 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  2. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  3. 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 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  4. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  5. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  8. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  11. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

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

    Health citation F-0575, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (April 30, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (April 30, 2025).

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.