All citations for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek

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

June 30, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 92 citations

  1. 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 June 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

  3. 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 November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2023).

  4. 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 November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2023).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2023).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  9. 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 June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  10. 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 June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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

    Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  12. 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 June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  13. 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 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  15. 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 June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  16. 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 June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  18. 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 June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  22. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

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.