All citations for Sycamore Care Strategies

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

March 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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 J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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 J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2024).

  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 March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

  8. 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 February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

  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 February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

  11. 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 December 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2025).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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 March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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 March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  16. 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 March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2025).

  18. 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 February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2024).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

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

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 22, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  21. 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 March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  23. 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 February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2024).

  24. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2024).

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

    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

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

    Health citation F-0659, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 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.