All citations for Rock Creek of Ottawa

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 30, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 48 citations

Harm to a resident
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 G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (January 10, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2023).
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 March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2023).
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 August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2021).
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 August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2021).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2021).
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 August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2021).
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 August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0930, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2021).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

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.