All citations for Providence Valdez Medical 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

May 15, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
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 May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2026).
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 May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).
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 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).
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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2023).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2024).
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 December 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).
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 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

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.