All citations for NHC Healthcare, West Plains

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 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2025).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2025).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

  5. 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 December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

  6. 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 June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2026).

  7. 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 June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 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.