Pioneer Trace Nursing Home

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 3 that put residents in immediate danger. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 5 times, a total of $160,626. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  Inspected May 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by June 13, 2026.

• Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  Inspected May 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by June 13, 2026.

• Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Inspected May 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by June 13, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by January 28, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Environmental

  Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by January 28, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by January 28, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

  Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by January 28, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.