All citations for Rancho Seco 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

July 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 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 standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 22, 2026).

  2. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  4. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.