All citations for La Vida Buena 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 21, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2024).

  3. 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 August 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2024).

  4. 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 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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

    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0841, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

  7. 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 August 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

  10. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0711, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

  12. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

  14. 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 August 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2024).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

  16. 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 March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

  17. 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 March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

  18. 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 March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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

    Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2022).

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.