All citations for The Highlands

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

July 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

  1. 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 July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 27, 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 July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  5. 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 July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2025).

  7. 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 June 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2025).

  8. 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 June 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2025).

  10. 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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2025).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  13. 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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2025).

  14. 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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2024).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2024).

  18. 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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2024).

  19. 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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2024).

  20. 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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2024).

  21. 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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2024).

  23. 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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2024).

  24. 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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2024).

  25. 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 July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 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.