All citations for Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood

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

June 13, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. 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 May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).

  2. 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 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

  3. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

  5. 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 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).

  6. 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 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

  7. 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 May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).

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

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).

  12. 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 May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 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.