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 11 of 11 citations

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

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

  2. 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 March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

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

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (April 18, 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.