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 20 of 20 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0347, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0500, 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).
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 March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2022).
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 March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2022).
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 March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2022).
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.