All citations for Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation

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 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 40 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level K.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).
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 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
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 March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2026).

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.