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 76 to 97 of 97 citations

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0645, 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).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0657, 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).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0695, 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).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration 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 minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. No harm, with potential for 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 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.