All citations for NHC Healthcare, Smithville

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

May 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).
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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0523, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0754, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 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.