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 26 to 38 of 38 citations

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  5. 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 February 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).

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

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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

    Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).

  12. 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 April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2024).

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.