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Inspection citations at Emerald Care Center Tulsa

67 citations on record, 2 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
2025 6 0
2024 39 1
2023 22 1
D November 25, 2025 Tag F0812 Corrected Dec 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

D November 25, 2025 Tag F0698 Corrected Dec 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 25, 2025 Tag F0656 Corrected Dec 2025

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 25, 2025 Tag F0628 Corrected Dec 2025

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 28, 2025 Tag F0880 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2025

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 28, 2025 Tag F0677 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2025

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

G July 19, 2024 Tag F0698 Complaint investigation Corrected Aug 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Actual harm to a resident

D April 11, 2024 Tag F0881 Corrected Jun 2024

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 11, 2024 Tag F0770 Corrected Jun 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 April 11, 2024 Tag F0730 Corrected Jun 2024

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 11, 2024 Tag F0689 Corrected Jun 2024

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 11, 2024 Tag F0657 Corrected Jun 2024

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 April 11, 2024 Tag F0550 Corrected Jun 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0908 Corrected Jun 2024

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0883 Corrected Jun 2024

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0882 Corrected Jun 2024

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0880 Corrected Jun 2024

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0814 Corrected Jun 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0812 Corrected Jun 2024

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 April 11, 2024 Tag F0804 Corrected Jun 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0758 Corrected May 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0756 Corrected Jun 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0755 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

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0732 Corrected Jun 2024

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0725 Complaint investigation Corrected Jun 2024

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0693 Corrected Jun 2024

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 April 11, 2024 Tag F0690 Corrected Jun 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0684 Corrected Jun 2024

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 April 11, 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

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0656 Corrected Jun 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0602 Corrected Jun 2024

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 11, 2024 Tag F0578 Corrected Jun 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 19, 2024 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected May 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 March 19, 2024 Tag F0580 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2024

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

D March 19, 2024 Tag F0558 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 19, 2024 Tag F0553 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 19, 2024 Tag F0698 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 19, 2024 Tag F0584 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2024

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 February 8, 2024 Tag F0626 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 8, 2024 Tag F0625 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

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.