All citations for Otterbein Union Township

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 15, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

  1. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (July 3, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  3. 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 January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

  4. 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 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  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 August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  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 August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2019).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

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

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

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

    Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  15. 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 August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2019).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2019).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

  19. 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 January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

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

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

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

    Health citation F-0810, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

  22. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (June 8, 2024).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  24. 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 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  25. 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 12, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 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.