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 26 to 38 of 38 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness 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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction 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

    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 April 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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 April 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.