All citations for Serenity Estates of Lena

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 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

  1. 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 March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  5. 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 March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  8. 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 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  10. 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 March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  11. 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 March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  12. 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 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  13. 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 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.