All citations for The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge

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

May 14, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).

  4. 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 December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 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.