All citations for Southern Inyo Hospital D/P SNF

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

April 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 51 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).
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 April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
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 April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).
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 April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0908, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
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 July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 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 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 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 May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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.