All citations for Waters of Wakarusa 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 14, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 67 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).
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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 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 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).
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 January 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).
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 April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2024).
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 April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2023).
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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2023).
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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2023).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
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 March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 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.