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 51 to 75 of 97 citations

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

    Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

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

    Health citation F-0729, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

  4. 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 August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

  10. 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 August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

  11. 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 August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

  12. 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 August 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2022).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  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 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

    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).

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

  22. 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).

  23. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service 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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service 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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary 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).

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.