All citations for Tower Lodge Care Center

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 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 30 citations

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).

  5. 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 April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

  6. 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 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).

  7. 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 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).

  8. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  10. 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 September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  11. 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 September 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).

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

    Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0252, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  21. 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 September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).

  22. 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 September 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).

  23. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).

  24. 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 April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

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

    Health citation F-0808, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 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.