All citations for La Plata Nursing Home

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

November 8, 2024

Showing 26 to 50 of 62 citations

  1. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

  2. 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 April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

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

    Health citation F-0728, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

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

    Health citation F-0909, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2023).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

  11. 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 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

  14. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2019).

  18. 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 August 1, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2019).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2019).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2019).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2024).

  22. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  24. 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 August 15, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2024).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2024).

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.