Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

CREST VIEW LUTHERAN HOME

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN · 106 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 13, 2026

CMS Certification Number 245018 · first certified January 1967

Ownership

Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

13
Citations on file
CMS's current file
3
Life Safety surveys
CMS's current file
1
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
5
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within MN

13 citations — more than 55% of the 337 certified nursing homes in MN. Compared within MN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Slippingmore citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in CMS's current file.

The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2026. Facilities in MN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 641 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

1 of the 13 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

8 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0584 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.
  • F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
  • F-0924 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

How that compares

Citations in CMS's current file

Compared with the median facility in MN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MN figure is the meaningful one.

This facility13MN median12National median11
Citations in CMS's current file, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility13
Median facility in MN12
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
32024-0432025-0672026-08
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
April 4, 20243
June 26, 20253
August 13, 20267

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-03532K-09211K-09201K-03511K-03631K-02111K-09231E-00361
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.22026-08-13
K-0921Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.12026-08-13
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.12026-08-13
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.12024-04-04
K-0363Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.12025-06-26
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.12026-08-13
K-0923Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.12025-06-26
E-0036Establish emergency prep training and testing.12024-04-04

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Smoke Deficiencies 6
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
  • Egress Deficiencies 1
  • Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
  • Other 1
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Smoke Deficiencies6
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies4
Egress Deficiencies1
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

August 13, 2026 — 7 citations

Citations issued on August 13, 2026
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 17, 2026)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 17, 2026)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 17, 2026)
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.Past Non-Compliance (August 10, 2026)
K-0912Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 17, 2026)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Past Non-Compliance (August 10, 2026)
K-0921Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 17, 2026)

June 26, 2025 — 3 citations

Citations issued on June 26, 2025
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 22, 2025)
K-0363Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 22, 2025)
K-0923Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (August 22, 2025)

April 4, 2024 — 3 citations

Citations issued on April 4, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0036Establish emergency prep training and testing.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2024)
K-0321Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2024)
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2024)

Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.