All citations for Hickory VLG NRSG & RHB

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

March 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).
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, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2023).
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 April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 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 April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 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 April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2023).
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, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).
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 April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2023).
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 April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 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.