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 6 of 6 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, 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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.