All citations for Diversicare of Hutchinson

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

January 30, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

  1. 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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (April 8, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  5. 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 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  6. 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 March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  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 March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  8. 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 March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  9. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

  10. 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 September 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

  11. 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 September 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

  12. 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 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

  13. 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 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

  14. 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 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  16. 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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 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

    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 January 30, 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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

  22. 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 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (November 2, 2021).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  24. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2021).

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.