All citations for Buena Vista Healthcare

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

June 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 41 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
Harm to a resident
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 G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
Harm to a resident
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 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 February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
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 April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
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 April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
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 April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).
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 June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 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.