All citations for Pataskala Oaks Care Center

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

August 25, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 52 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2023).
Harm to a resident
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0697, 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 14, 2023).
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 June 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2026).
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 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2025).
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 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).
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 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0888, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2023).
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 14, 2023).
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 March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2023).
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 March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2023).
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 March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2023).
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 March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2025).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).
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 April 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2024).
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 January 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 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.