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 26 to 50 of 72 citations

  1. 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 June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).

  2. 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 June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2023).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

  21. 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 April 7, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).

  23. 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 June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).

  24. 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 June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 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.