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

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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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2021).
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 June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2021).
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 June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 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.