All citations for Ballard 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

April 16, 2026

Showing 26 to 40 of 40 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
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 April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
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 April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
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 April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
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 April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.