All citations for Windward Gardens

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

May 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

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

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

  2. 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 December 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

  3. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

  12. 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 April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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