All citations for Carecore at Lima

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 25 of 83 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
Harm to a resident
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 G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 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 June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).
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 June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

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.