All citations for Vero Beach 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

February 19, 2026

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

  1. 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 September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

  2. 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 September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

  4. 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 September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

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

    Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

  6. 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 July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 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.