All citations for Piketon Nursing 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

April 24, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 69 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

  2. 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 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  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 April 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  5. 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 April 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  7. 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 September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  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 September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  10. 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 September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

  14. 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 December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

  15. 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 December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

  18. 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 December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

  19. 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 December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

  20. 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 December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

  21. 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 December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2022).

  22. 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 December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

  23. 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 December 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2022).

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

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

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

    Health citation F-0569, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 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.