All citations for Autumn Care of Waynesville

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

June 4, 2026

Showing 1 to 20 of 20 citations

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

    Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0001, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 15, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 15, 2026).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 15, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 15, 2026).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 15, 2026).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 15, 2026).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2025).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2025).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2025).

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

    Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0111, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

  15. 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 May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (October 15, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.