All citations for Balch Springs Nursing Home

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 7, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 30 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2026).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2026).

  3. 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 May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2025).

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

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).

  6. 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 February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2024).

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

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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

    Health citation F-0551, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2025).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2025).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2025).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2025).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2024).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2024).

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 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.