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 76 to 97 of 97 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2023).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2023).
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
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0227, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2025).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2025).
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 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2025).
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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0523, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

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.