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Facility profile · CCN 505042

Ballard Center

56 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $0.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
56
Total citations
48
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

56 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 31, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2025F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.EComplaint
Nov 14, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.EComplaint
May 8, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DComplaint
Mar 28, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Mar 28, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Mar 28, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jan 8, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jan 8, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jan 8, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jan 8, 2025F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.CStandard
Jan 8, 2025F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
Jan 8, 2025F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Jan 8, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EStandard
Jan 8, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Jan 8, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
Jan 8, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EStandard
Jan 8, 2025F585Honor 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.DStandard
Jan 6, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EComplaint
Jan 6, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Feb 28, 2024F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DComplaint
Oct 23, 2023F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DComplaint
Sep 13, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Sep 13, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Sep 13, 2023F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Sep 13, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Sep 13, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Sep 13, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Sep 13, 2023F585Honor 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.EStandard
Sep 13, 2023F584Honor 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.DStandard
Jul 30, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jul 30, 2022F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Jul 30, 2022F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Jul 30, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Jul 30, 2022F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.DStandard
Jul 30, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jul 30, 2022F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Jul 30, 2022F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 0 civil money penalties totaling $0 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 1 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Sep 13, 2023Payment DenialDec 13, 2023 · 1 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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