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 26 to 50 of 85 citations

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

  4. 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 April 20, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights 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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights 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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, 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).

  9. 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 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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, 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).

  11. 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 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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke 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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke 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

    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 January 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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 December 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2025).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2025).

  17. 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 September 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  19. 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 September 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  20. 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 September 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

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

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2025).

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

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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

    Health citation F-0551, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  24. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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

    Health citation F-0636, 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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.