All citations for Life Care Center of Farmington

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 16, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 79 citations

  1. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2025).

  2. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

  4. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2025).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

  6. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2025).

  9. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

  11. 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 July 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2024).

  12. 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 March 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

  13. 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 March 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2024).

  14. 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 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

  15. 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 February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  16. 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 February 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).

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

    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0624, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 20, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2024).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2022).

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

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2022).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2022).

  22. 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 October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2022).

  23. 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 October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2022).

  24. 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 October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2022).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2022).

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.