All citations for Pontiac Nursing Home

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

September 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

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 September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
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 September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).
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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2021).
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 October 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2021).

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.