All citations for Sunterra Springs Independence

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 10, 2025

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted.

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

    Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0900, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  3. 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 June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2023).

  4. 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 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2023).

  5. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

  6. 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 September 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2021).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2021).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2021).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2021).

  10. 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 September 29, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2021).

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.