All citations for Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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

August 14, 2025

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2025).
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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2025).
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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 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.