All citations for Serenity Hill Nursing Center

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 3, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 30 citations

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0241, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2024).

  7. 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 May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2024).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  11. 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 May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2024).

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

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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

    Health citation F-0551, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  15. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  16. 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 May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  24. 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 May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2024).

  25. 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 May 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2024).

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.