All citations for El Centro Post-Acute Care

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 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 citations

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  2. 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 September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  4. 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 September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  5. 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 September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  6. 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 September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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.