All citations for Diversicare of Council Grove

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

July 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 74 citations

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 July 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2025).
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 July 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).
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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2023).
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 December 5, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2023).
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 5, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2023).
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 December 5, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2023).
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 December 5, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2023).

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.