All citations for Springfield Nursing & Independent Living

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 4, 2026

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).

  4. 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 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted.

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2022).

  6. 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 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2022).

  7. 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 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2022).

  8. 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 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2022).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2022).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2022).

  11. 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 May 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2022).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2022).

  13. 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 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2022).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2022).

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

    Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0928, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2022).

  16. 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 May 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2022).

  17. 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 January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (March 6, 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.