All citations for Bluffs, the

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

January 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 73 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (February 5, 2025).

  3. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

  17. 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 November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

  19. 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 November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

  21. 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 November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2024).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 11, 2024).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2023).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2023).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2023).

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.