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 76 to 100 of 101 citations

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness 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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness 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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction 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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress 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 that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for 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 B.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for 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 B.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for 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 B.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2024).

  25. 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).

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.