All citations for Springfield Skilled 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

February 13, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 45 citations

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 February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
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 February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2023).
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 February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
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 February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2023).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
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 February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
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 February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2023).
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 February 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 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.