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 9 of 9 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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 August 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 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.