All citations for Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation 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 19, 2026

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2026).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2023).

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

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

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

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2026).

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

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

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

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

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

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2025).

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2025).

  8. 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 February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2025).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2025).

  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 February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

  15. 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 September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2023).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

  18. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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.