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 13 of 13 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

    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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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 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.