All citations for Latimer 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

May 13, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

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

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 May 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2023).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2023).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  12. 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 May 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 May 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. 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 May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. 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 May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  21. 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 May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  22. 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 May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  23. 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 May 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  25. 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 March 23, 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.