All citations for Palm Terrace Care 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

May 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 33 citations

  1. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2026).

  2. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2025).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2025).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2025).

  8. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  9. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2026).

  17. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2026).

  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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  19. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

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

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

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

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

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

    Health citation F-0810, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 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.