All citations for Ozark Care & Rehab Center

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

December 12, 2024

Showing 1 to 25 of 55 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection.

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

  3. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (February 20, 2024).

  4. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).

  5. 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 December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 22, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

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

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

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

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).

  15. 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 May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).

  16. 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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).

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

    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0923, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2020).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

  20. 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 December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  24. 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 May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).

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.