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Health Inspection

Southern Inyo Hospital D/p Snf

April 29, 2026 · Lone Pine, CA · 501 E Locust
Citations 4
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 33
Provider ID 555527
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Southern Inyo Hospital D/p Snf
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Inspection Summary

SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF in LONE PINE, CA — inspection on April 29, 2026.

Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF in LONE PINE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF in LONE PINE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0727 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF in LONE PINE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF in LONE PINE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LONE PINE, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL D/P SNF or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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