All citations for Veterans Home Of California - Barstow

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

April 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. 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 June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

  3. 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 April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  5. 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 May 1, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2025).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

  9. 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 June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

  11. 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 June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

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

    Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0909, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2024).

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.