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 50 of 80 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).
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 April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).
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 May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2023).
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 May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2023).
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 May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2023).
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 May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2023).
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 May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0569, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).
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 April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0695, 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 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

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.