All citations for Signature Healthcare of Fentress County

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 7, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

  1. 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 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2019).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

  6. 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 June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

  7. 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 January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

  8. 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 January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

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

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

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

    Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

  10. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

  11. 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 January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

  12. 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 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).

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

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

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

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2024).

  15. 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 February 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2024).

  16. 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 June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

  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 June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2022).

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.