All citations for Life Care Center of South Hill

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 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 48 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2025).
Harm to a resident
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (October 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2025).
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 November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2023).
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 November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2025).
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
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 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
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 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
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 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).
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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2025).
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 November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 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.