All citations for Salem Lutheran Home

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

June 26, 2025

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 citations

  1. 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 August 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

  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 August 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).

  4. 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 August 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).

  5. 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 August 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2024).

  6. 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 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2024).

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 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.