Tower Lodge Care Center

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0809. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0582. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

• Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

• Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0697. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0825. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2026.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2026.

• Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

• Citation K0252. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.

• Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.

• Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.

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