All citations for The Shores of Worthington

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

April 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 48 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0837, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0944, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

  16. 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 March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

  17. 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 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

  18. 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 March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

  19. 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 March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

  20. 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 March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

  21. 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 March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. 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 March 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2025).

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

    Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

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

    Health citation F-0728, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.