All citations for Southwind at Spearville

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

January 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 37 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0848, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

  5. 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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

  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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

  9. 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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

  11. 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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

  13. 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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

  14. 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 January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2026).

  16. 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 March 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  17. 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 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. 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 March 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. 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 March 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. 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 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

  21. 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 June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2024).

  23. 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 March 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. 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 March 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  25. 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 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 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.