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 35 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, 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).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 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 June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2024).

  13. 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 June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. 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 June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. 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 June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  22. 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 June 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous 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

    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 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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

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.