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 26 to 35 of 35 citations

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

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2024).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, 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).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, 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).

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.