All citations for Sarcoxie Health 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

March 28, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. 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 March 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2020).

  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 March 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2025).

  8. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  11. 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 August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  12. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  13. 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 March 13, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2020).

  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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2020).

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.