All citations for Belle Plaine Specialty Care

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

August 28, 2025

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

  1. 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 August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2024).

  4. 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 October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  5. 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 October 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

  6. 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 July 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  7. 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 July 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  8. 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 July 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  9. 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 July 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  10. 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 July 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 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.