All citations for Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu

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 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations

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

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

  2. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

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

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

  6. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

  11. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

  12. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

  13. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

  14. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

  15. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

  16. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

  20. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

  21. 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 January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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.