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 28 citations

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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 December 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
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 April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).
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).

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.