All citations for Alta Gardens Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 18, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 97 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0836, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 1, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0807, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.