All citations for Life Care Center of Sullivan

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

March 19, 2026

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 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 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 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 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
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 August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
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 August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
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 August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
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 August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0909, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
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 August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2023).

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.