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 15 of 15 citations

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

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

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  5. 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 February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  6. 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 February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  7. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  8. 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 February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  9. 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 February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2023).

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.