All citations for Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation 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

May 15, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 72 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

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

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2025).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

  10. 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 January 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  14. 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 May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  15. 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 May 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

  19. 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 August 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

  20. 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 August 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2022).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2019).

  22. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2019).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

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

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).

  25. 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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.