All citations for Life Care Center of Hickory Woods

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 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).
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 November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
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 August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
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 August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
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 August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure gas cylinders are properly stored.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0906, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2019).

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.