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 34 citations

No harm, with potential for more than 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 F.
Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
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 September 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
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 September 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
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 September 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2024).
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 March 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2024).
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 March 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2024).
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
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
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 September 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
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 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2026).
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 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 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.