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 151 to 174 of 174 citations

  1. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

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

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 23, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2023).

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  11. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

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

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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

    Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  13. 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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  14. 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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  16. 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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  17. 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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  19. 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 September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  22. 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).

  23. 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).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration 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.