Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Southern Inyo Hospital D/p Snf
Lone Pine, CA · 33 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 29, 2026
CMS Certification Number 555527 · first certified December 1992
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - Hospital district
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
37 citations — more than 94% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 14 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 11.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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6 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
11 of the 37 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 37 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 37 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | 8 |
| July 12, 2024 | 15 |
| April 29, 2026 | 14 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 3 | 2026-04-29 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-04-29 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 3 | 2026-04-29 |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | 2 | 2024-07-12 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2026-04-29 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-04-29 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 2 | 2024-07-12 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2026-04-29 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 13
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 11
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 13 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 11 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 29, 2026 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 10, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
July 12, 2024 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
May 18, 2023 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2023) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2023) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.