All citations for Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility, the

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

March 26, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 62 citations

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  2. 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 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2026).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection.

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

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

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2025).

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2025).

  17. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2025).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  19. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2025).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2025).

  23. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2025).

  25. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 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.