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.
Last standard health inspection on record
April 16, 2026
Showing 76 to 100 of 174 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.