All citations for Methodist Transitional Care Center-Desoto LLC

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

June 27, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  2. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  6. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  7. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).

  9. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  10. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  11. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

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

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2025).

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

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2025).

  16. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2025).

  17. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).

  18. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  19. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2025).

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

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2025).

  22. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  25. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 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.