Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
15 citations recorded*CMS
This is a Fire Safety survey. CMS cites these findings under the Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness rules, a separate set from the health (F-tag) deficiencies. The codes and grading differ, so these do not link to the health violation pages.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0232GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0271GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0500GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0523GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.
- 0741GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0754GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0918GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0923GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0032GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 27, 2025 survey of NHC HEALTHCARE, SMITHVILLE?
This was a inspection survey of NHC HEALTHCARE, SMITHVILLE on February 27, 2025. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at NHC HEALTHCARE, SMITHVILLE on February 27, 2025?
Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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