All citations for Shell Lake Health Care 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

September 10, 2025

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

  1. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 20, 2023).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 20, 2023).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

  5. 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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

  11. 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 September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

  12. 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 September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  19. 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 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. 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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 20, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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.