All citations for Diversicare of Chanute

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

September 23, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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 J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (December 14, 2023).
Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).
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 May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
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 December 12, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
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 May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
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 May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
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 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
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 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
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 May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
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 May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
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 May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).
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 May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
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 May 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 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.