All citations for Onyx Care of Natchitoches

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 25, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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 J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2024).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

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

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  4. 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 January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  7. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  10. 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 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2023).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2023).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2023).

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

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2023).

  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 October 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2023).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2023).

  18. 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 January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate foot care.

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

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2024).

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

    Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0917, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 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.