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 26 to 50 of 83 citations

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  2. 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 August 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

  3. 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, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2024).

  4. 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 March 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2024).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2022).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2022).

  7. 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 May 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2022).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2022).

  9. 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 May 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2022).

  10. 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 June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

  11. 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 June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, 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).

  13. 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 June 4, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

  14. 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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

  17. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

  19. 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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

  20. 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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

  21. 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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

  22. 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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

  23. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, 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).

  24. 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 September 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2024).

  25. 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 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.