Safety Report: Linden Grove Health Care Center
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 (29).
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) | 7 | June 17, 2026; May 21, 2026; January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025; January 23, 2025; January 26, 2024; October 17, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | January 14, 2026; May 22, 2025; January 29, 2025; January 26, 2024; December 6, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 4 | July 29, 2026; May 21, 2026; April 14, 2026; January 29, 2025 |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F552) | 4 | May 21, 2026; January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025; January 26, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 3 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025; January 26, 2024 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025; January 26, 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) | 3 | January 14, 2026; January 23, 2025; January 26, 2024 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025; October 2, 2023 |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F604) | 3 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025; December 5, 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) | 3 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025; January 26, 2024 |
| 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. (F727) | 3 | January 29, 2025; May 30, 2024; October 2, 2023 |
| Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. (F850) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 26, 2024 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 26, 2024 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 26, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 26, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 26, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 26, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | January 14, 2026; January 29, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | October 9, 2025; January 29, 2025 |
| 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. (F758) | 2 | January 29, 2025; January 26, 2024 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | January 29, 2025; January 26, 2024 |
| Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (F625) | 2 | January 29, 2025; December 6, 2023 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 2 | January 29, 2025; January 26, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F578) | 2 | January 29, 2025; January 26, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | Fine | $23,273 |
| August 20, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $16,624 |
| January 23, 2025 | Fine | $24,502 |
| January 26, 2024 | Fine | $80,012 |
| December 6, 2023 | Fine | $20,086 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 29, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 17, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 21, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 14, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 14, 2026 — 32 citations
October 9, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
August 20, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 22, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 29, 2025 — 24 citations
January 23, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 5, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 30, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 26, 2024 — 24 citations (includes serious)
December 6, 2023 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 17, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 2, 2023 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare