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 30 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 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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 July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2024).

  10. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2025).

  11. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2025).

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

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

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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 July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2024).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  17. 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 July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

  18. 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 July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. 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 July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, 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).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

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

    Health citation F-0555, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (October 30, 2024).

  23. 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 November 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (October 30, 2024).

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

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

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

    Health citation F-0710, 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).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.