All citations for Montezuma Specialty Care

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

April 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

  1. 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 April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

  2. 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 April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

  3. 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 April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2026).

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

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

  5. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

  6. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2025).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).

  8. 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 May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 9, 2024).

  9. 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 May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).

  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 May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).

  11. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2025).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

  13. 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 April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

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

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

  17. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

  18. 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 April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

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

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  23. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 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.