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.

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

  1. 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).

  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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  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 July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2019).

  16. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2019).

  17. 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 April 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2019).

  18. 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 April 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2019).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (May 10, 2019).

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.