All citations for Apple Valley 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

December 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

  7. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).

  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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

  11. 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 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

  12. 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 June 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

  13. 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

  14. 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 January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

  15. 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 January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

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

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

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

    Health citation F-0808, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2022).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

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

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

  23. 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 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2022).

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.