All citations for Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility

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

December 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

  1. 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 October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

  2. 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 October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

  3. 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 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

  7. 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 October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

  9. 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 October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

  11. 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 October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2024).

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.