Westwood Specialty Care
Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA — inspection on April 29, 2026.
Found 6 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.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 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: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.
Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation 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 G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.
Correction Status: Past Non-Compliance.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-16.
Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-29.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.
Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-29.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.
Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0865 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-29.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.
Federal health inspectors cited Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA 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 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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Westwood Specialty Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-22.