All citations for The Bellefontaine 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

June 5, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 66 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2025).

  2. 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 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

  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 May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2025).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

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

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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.