All citations for Mesa Springs Healthcare Center

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 25 of 47 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  3. 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 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).

  4. 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 January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

  5. 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 November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).

  6. 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 November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2023).

  7. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  11. 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 March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  12. 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 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).

  14. 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 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2026).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

  18. 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 January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

  20. 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 January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

  21. 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 November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  23. 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 November 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2023).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (August 17, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 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.