All citations for Polaris Extended Care

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

May 22, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 101 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level I.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level I.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

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

    Health citation F-0675, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).

  4. Harm to a resident

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).

  5. 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 November 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2025).

  6. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

  7. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

  8. Harm to a resident

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

  9. 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 March 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

  10. Harm to a resident

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).

  11. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0940, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2025).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2025).

  23. 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 May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2025).

  24. 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 May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2025).

  25. 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 May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 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.