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 26 to 50 of 70 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  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 September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2023).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2023).

  17. 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 August 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  18. 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 August 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  20. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

  21. 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 August 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  22. 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 August 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 22, 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.