All citations for Valley West Health Care 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 23, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 70 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  5. 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 February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).

  7. 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 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).

  8. 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 December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (October 21, 2024).

  10. 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 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

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

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

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

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

  17. 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 February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

  21. 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 December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (June 2, 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.