All citations for Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Inc

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

March 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 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 March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

  2. 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 March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

  3. 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 March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it.

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

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2026).

  5. 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 March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

  7. 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 March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

  8. 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 March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 3, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2021).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 3, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (September 30, 2021).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2026).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 3, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2021).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 3, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2021).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 3, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 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.