All citations for Riverwood Health 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

September 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  4. 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 (October 1, 2025).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  7. 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 (October 1, 2025).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    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 (October 1, 2025).

  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 September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  11. 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 September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    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 (October 1, 2025).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, 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 (October 1, 2025).

  16. 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 September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    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 (October 8, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    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 (October 1, 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.