All citations for The Laurels of Kettering

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

June 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

  1. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  2. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  3. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  4. 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 March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2023).

  5. 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 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2023).

  6. 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 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2023).

  7. 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 March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2023).

  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 December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

  9. 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 December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

  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 December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

  11. 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 December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

  12. 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 December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2023).

  15. 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 March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2023).

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

    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

  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 December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

  19. 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 December 28, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2020).

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.