All citations for Vista Hills 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

February 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 29 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  2. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2025).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2025).

  6. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  7. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2025).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2025).

  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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

  12. 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 April 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate foot care.

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

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  18. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  19. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  20. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  22. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

  25. 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 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.