All citations for Balanced Healthcare

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

November 7, 2024

Showing 26 to 44 of 44 citations

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  3. 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 June 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  4. 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 June 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  5. 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 March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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

    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

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

    Health citation F-0573, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

  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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

  8. 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 March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

  11. 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 March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

  16. 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 March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

  17. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2021).

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.