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 50 of 77 citations

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2026).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2026).

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

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

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

    Health citation F-0646, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  16. 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 March 25, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2026).

  17. 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 December 31, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).

  18. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  21. 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 March 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  22. 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 March 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 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.