All citations for Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent

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

March 26, 2026

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

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 March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2026).
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 March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).
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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2025).
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 January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).
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 February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2024).
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 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2024).

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.