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 26 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  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 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

    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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, 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).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0926, 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).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0343, 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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.