All citations for Colusa Medical Center - SNF

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

April 4, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 40 citations

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  2. 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 April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2025).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).

  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 April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2025).

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

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0908, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

  9. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2021).

  10. 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 November 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  11. 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 May 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).

  12. 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 April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

  13. 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 April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2025).

  14. 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 March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2024).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

  16. 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 November 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2021).

  17. 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 November 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2025).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2024).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 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.