All citations for Sarah Ann Hester Memorial 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

April 2, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 17, 2026).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 17, 2026).

  3. 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 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 17, 2026).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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 January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

  10. 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 November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

  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 November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

  12. 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 November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 17, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 17, 2026).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2025).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 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 minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 17, 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.