Facility profile · CCN 235635
Caretel Inns Of Tri-cities
44 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 6 federal enforcement actions totaling $251,642.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202644
Total citations
42
Last 3 years
7
Actual harm+
6
Federal penalties
$251,642
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
44 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | F726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 18, 2025 | F693 | 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. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F803 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard |
| Jul 24, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Jul 24, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint |
| Jul 24, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 13, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 13, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 13, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| May 8, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 4, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 21, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 21, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| May 29, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 14, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint |
| Feb 14, 2024 | F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Jul 21, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Mar 9, 2023 | F887 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 9, 2023 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 6 enforcement actions against this facility, including 4 civil money penalties totaling $251,642 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 53 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | Fine | $83,230 | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Payment Denial | — | Aug 21, 2025 · 28 days |
| May 8, 2025 | Fine | $38,961 | — |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Fine | $41,723 | — |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Fine | $87,728 | — |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | — | Aug 19, 2023 · 25 days |
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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