All citations for Novato Healthcare 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

November 13, 2025

Showing 51 to 59 of 59 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).
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 January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).
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 January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).
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 January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).
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 January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).

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.