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 1 to 25 of 38 citations

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, 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).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, 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).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, 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).

  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 January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, 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).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

  9. 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 January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).

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

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2021).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2021).

  12. 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 November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

  15. 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 November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

  16. 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 November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

  18. 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 November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

  19. 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 November 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, 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).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, 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).

  22. 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 January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).

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

    Establish methods for sharing information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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).

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.