All citations for The Oaks at Lakewood

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 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 50 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
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 October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
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 October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
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 October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
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 October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).
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 October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
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 October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
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 October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
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 December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).
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 December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

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.