All citations for Bernard Care 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

December 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0555, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  5. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  6. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  8. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  9. 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 December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  13. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  17. 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 December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

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

    Health citation F-0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  19. 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 December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  20. 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 December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  21. 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 December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate foot care.

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

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

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

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  25. 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 December 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

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.