All citations for Buena Vista 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 18, 2025

Showing 26 to 35 of 35 citations

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 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.