All citations for Life Care Center of Sierra Vista

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

September 9, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 44 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  4. 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  5. 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

  9. 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 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2024).

  11. 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 December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2024).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2024).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2024).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2022).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2026).

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2025).

  19. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  25. 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 April 16, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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.