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

April 10, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 52 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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 J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  4. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  5. 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 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2025).

  7. 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 January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2025).

  8. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2025).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2025).

  10. 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 January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2025).

  11. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  12. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2025).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2025).

  15. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2025).

  16. 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 January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2025).

  17. 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 March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2022).

  18. 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 March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2022).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 3, 2022).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

  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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

  24. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  25. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 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.