All citations for Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva

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

August 14, 2025

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

  1. 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 August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0570, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.