All citations for Life Care Center of Elkhorn

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

December 8, 2025

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 August 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  10. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  12. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  13. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  15. 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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.