All citations for Checotah Nursing Center

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

December 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

  1. 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 December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 July 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2024).

  7. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 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.