All citations for Southgate Health 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

April 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2025).

  4. 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 May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

  6. 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 May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

  7. 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 May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

  11. 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 May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

  12. 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 May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2025).

  14. 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 May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2024).

  15. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0361, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

  20. 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 May 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

  21. 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 May 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2025).

  22. 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 March 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2025).

  23. 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 March 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2025).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2024).

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

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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.