All citations for Sterling Care Hillhaven

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 9, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2025).

  2. 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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2025).

  3. 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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).

  5. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 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 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 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 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

  10. 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 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

  11. 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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2025).

  12. 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 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 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 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

  16. 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 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2022).

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

    Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0364, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2018).

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2018).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2018).

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.