Safety Report: Polaris Extended Care
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (39) than in the cycle before (30).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 4 | November 26, 2025; May 22, 2025; November 26, 2024; July 19, 2024 |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F761) | 4 | May 22, 2025; March 17, 2025; July 19, 2024; April 14, 2023 |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F628) | 3 | June 11, 2026; July 29, 2025; May 22, 2025 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 3 | January 6, 2026; May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | January 6, 2026; May 22, 2025; April 14, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F552) | 3 | January 6, 2026; May 22, 2025; April 14, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024; April 14, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024; April 14, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024; April 14, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024; April 14, 2023 |
| Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F627) | 2 | June 11, 2026; July 29, 2025 |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F802) | 2 | May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F585) | 2 | May 22, 2025; April 14, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (F561) | 2 | May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | May 22, 2025; March 17, 2025 |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. (F710) | 2 | May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | May 22, 2025; July 19, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | May 22, 2025; April 14, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | March 17, 2025; July 19, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 2 | July 19, 2024; April 14, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2025 | Fine | $11,492 |
| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $98,865 |
| March 17, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| July 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 8 days, starting August 25, 2024 |
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $111,150 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
June 11, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 6, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
November 26, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 29, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 15, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 22, 2025 — 33 citations (includes serious)
March 17, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 26, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 19, 2024 — 22 citations (includes serious)
April 14, 2023 — 15 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare