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 26 to 47 of 47 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  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 June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2026).

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

    Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0227, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2026).

  12. 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 June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2026).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2026).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

  17. 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 9, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

  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 May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

  21. 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).

  22. 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.