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 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, 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).

  9. 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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2023).

  10. 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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2023).

  11. 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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2023).

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

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

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

    Health citation F-0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2024).

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

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

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

    Health citation F-0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).

  14. 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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).

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

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).

  17. 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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, 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).

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0522, 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).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, 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 (April 17, 2023).

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.