All citations for Saint Helens Post Acute

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

April 27, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 29 citations

  1. 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 April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  2. 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 April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  3. 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 April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  4. 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 April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  6. 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 April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

  8. 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 April 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2026).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).

  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 December 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).

  11. 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 December 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).

  12. 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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  19. 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 September 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  20. 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, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  21. 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 September 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  22. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  23. 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 September 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  24. 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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).

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.