All citations for Preferred Care at Mercer

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

January 15, 2026

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

  1. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 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 January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2026).

  4. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2026).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2026).

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2026).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2026).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 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.