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 12 of 12 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

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

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, 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).

  8. 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 February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

  11. 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 February 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

  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, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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.