All citations for The Bridges at Ankeny

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 17, 2026

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

  1. 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 March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).

  3. 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 March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

  4. 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 March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).

  5. 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 March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

  6. 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 March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).

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

    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).

  9. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.