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 9 of 9 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).

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.