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 15 of 15 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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 September 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, 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).

  11. 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 September 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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