All citations for Empress Care Center, LLC

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

April 28, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 68 citations

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2025).

  3. 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 April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0836, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  5. 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 April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

  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 April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

  7. 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 April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

  8. 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 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

  9. 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 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2025).

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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).

  13. 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 April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2025).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (December 21, 2023).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (December 21, 2023).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (December 21, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2022).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2022).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2022).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2022).

  23. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2022).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2022).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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.