All citations for Southwest Medical Center 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 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

  1. 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 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

  3. 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 April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

  4. 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 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

  5. 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 April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

  6. 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 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2026).

  7. 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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2024).

  8. 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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2024).

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

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2024).

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2024).

  11. 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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

  12. 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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

  13. 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 June 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 6, 2022).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

  15. 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 April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

  21. 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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

  23. 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 June 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

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

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

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

    Health citation F-0553, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

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.