All citations for Milpitas 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

June 27, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  2. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  3. 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 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  4. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

  5. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2025).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  8. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2022).

  13. 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 June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2025).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

  16. 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 March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

  19. 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 March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2022).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 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.