All citations for The Sapphire at Northwoods

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 7, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 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 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
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 September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
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 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 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 October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 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 September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
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 September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).

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.