All citations for Life Care Center of Waynesville

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 17, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 49 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
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 March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
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 March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
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 February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
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 November 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 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 November 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 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 November 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 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 November 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2022).
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 March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
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 March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
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 March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
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 March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
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 March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
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 February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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.