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Inspection citations at Emerald Care Center Southwest Llc

43 citations on record, 1 of which inspectors scored at actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Each one is the state surveyor's own finding, not our summary.

Reading the scope & severity code

A–C

No harm, minimal potential

D–F

No harm, potential for harm

G–I

Actual harm to a resident

J–L

Immediate jeopardy

The letter also encodes how many residents were affected — isolated, a pattern, or widespread. Full explainer.

Citations by survey year

Year Citations Involving harm or jeopardy
2026 1 0
2025 6 1
2024 19 0
2023 13 0
2021 4 0
D January 5, 2026 Tag F0689 Complaint investigation Corrected Feb 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 9, 2025 Tag F0770 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2025

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 9, 2025 Tag F0580 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2025

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 9, 2025 Tag F0880 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2025

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 9, 2025 Tag F0803 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2025

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 9, 2025 Tag F0694 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G April 9, 2025 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

E December 13, 2024 Tag F0925 Corrected Jan 2025

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E December 13, 2024 Tag F0883 Corrected Jan 2025

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E December 13, 2024 Tag F0881 Corrected Jan 2025

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E December 13, 2024 Tag F0812 Corrected Jan 2025

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E December 13, 2024 Tag F0761 Corrected Jan 2025

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E December 13, 2024 Tag F0755 Corrected Jan 2025

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E December 13, 2024 Tag F0689 Corrected Jan 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E December 13, 2024 Tag F0657 Corrected Jan 2025

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D October 12, 2024 Tag F0755 Complaint investigation Corrected Nov 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D October 12, 2024 Tag F0600 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E June 17, 2024 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected Jul 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 17, 2024 Tag F0755 Complaint investigation Corrected Jun 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 17, 2024 Tag F0677 Complaint investigation Corrected Jun 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 5, 2024 Tag F0842 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 5, 2024 Tag F0803 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 5, 2024 Tag F0770 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2024

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 5, 2024 Tag F0761 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E February 5, 2024 Tag F0755 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E February 5, 2024 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D August 18, 2023 Tag F0809 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2023

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D August 18, 2023 Tag F0692 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D August 18, 2023 Tag F0641 Corrected Sep 2023

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D August 18, 2023 Tag F0584 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D August 18, 2023 Tag F0558 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E August 18, 2023 Tag F0880 Corrected Sep 2023

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E August 18, 2023 Tag F0812 Corrected Sep 2023

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E August 18, 2023 Tag F0803 Corrected Sep 2023

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E August 18, 2023 Tag F0755 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2023

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E August 18, 2023 Tag F0693 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E August 18, 2023 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E August 18, 2023 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected Sep 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E August 18, 2023 Tag F0580 Corrected Sep 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E December 21, 2021 Tag F0812 Corrected Feb 2022

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Citations are published by CMS from state survey agency findings. A citation describes what an inspector observed on a specific date; homes are required to submit a correction plan, and many findings are resolved long before you read them. Ask the administrator what happened and what changed.