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 20 of 20 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2023).
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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2023).
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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2023).
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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).
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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 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.