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 13 of 13 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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 October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.