All citations for Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint

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 27, 2025

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

  5. 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 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

  8. 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 January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

  9. 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 January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

  10. 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 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

  11. 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 January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2019).

  12. 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 January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

  13. 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 January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

  15. 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 January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

  16. 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 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2018).

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.