All citations for Alvarado 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

January 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 85 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2025).

    The home is disputing this citation.

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

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

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

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

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  7. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  10. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).

  17. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

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.