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 24 of 24 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  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 April 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

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

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

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

  20. 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 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

  21. 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 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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.