All citations for Smithville Western 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 2, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

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Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
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 March 24, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2022).
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 March 24, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2022).
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 March 24, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (October 13, 2022).
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 April 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2019).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).
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 March 24, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2022).
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 March 24, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2022).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2019).

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.