All citations for Polaris Rehabilitation and 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

January 15, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 64 citations

  1. 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 June 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2024).

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

    Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0900, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2024).

  3. 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 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 22, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2026).

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

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

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

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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

    Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

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

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

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

    Health citation F-0729, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

  17. 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 October 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2024).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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