All citations for Rock River 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

December 10, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 30 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
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 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
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 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
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 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
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 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
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 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0361, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0364, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2023).

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.