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

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

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights 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).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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

    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 May 22, 2025. Found during a standard 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 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 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).

  16. 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 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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights 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).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, 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).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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

    Health citation F-0567, 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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.