All citations for The Cedars

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

January 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 29 citations

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 March 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (May 22, 2024).

  4. 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 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 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 August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 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 August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2022).

  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 August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 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 August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 4, 2023).

  11. 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 August 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2022).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

  13. 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 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

  14. 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 June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

  15. 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 June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

  18. 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 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (August 4, 2021).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

  21. 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 June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

  22. 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 June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

  23. 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 June 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2021).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.