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Facility profile · CCN 365202

Carecore At Lima

53 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $33,534.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
53
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$33,534
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

53 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Mar 11, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Sep 26, 2024F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Sep 26, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Sep 26, 2024F803Ensure 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.EStandard
Sep 26, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Sep 26, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Sep 26, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Sep 26, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Sep 26, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Mar 22, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Mar 22, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Mar 22, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 6, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Dec 18, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Aug 9, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F803Ensure 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.CComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.DComplaint
May 9, 2022F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
May 9, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
May 9, 2022F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
May 9, 2022F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DStandard
May 9, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 9, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
May 9, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
May 9, 2022F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
May 9, 2022F625Notify 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.DStandard
May 9, 2022F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
May 9, 2022F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Jul 2, 2019F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
Jul 2, 2019F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EStandard
Jul 2, 2019F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Jul 2, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Jul 2, 2019F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyFStandard
Jul 2, 2019F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.DStandard
Jul 2, 2019F761Ensure 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.FStandard
Jul 2, 2019F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GStandard
Jul 2, 2019F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Jul 2, 2019F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Jul 2, 2019F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Jul 2, 2019F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Jul 2, 2019F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Jul 2, 2019F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jul 2, 2019F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jul 2, 2019F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Jul 2, 2019F625Notify 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.EStandard
Jul 2, 2019F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EStandard
Jul 2, 2019F578Honor 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.DStandard
Jul 2, 2019F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $33,534 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Mar 11, 2025Fine$33,534
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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