All citations for Artesia Palms Care Center

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 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2025).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 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.