All citations for Life Care Center of Seneca

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

April 30, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 40 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
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 August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
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 August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
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 August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (December 7, 2023).
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 August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
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 August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).
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 December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).
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 December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).
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 December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).
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 December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).
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 April 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0900, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
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 August 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2022).
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 December 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 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.