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Facility profile · CCN 555394

Buena Vista Care Center

45 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $68,250.

1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
45
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$68,250
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

45 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 14, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Oct 20, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.GComplaint
Oct 3, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EComplaint
Oct 3, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint
Aug 20, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
May 2, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Mar 20, 2025F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Mar 7, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Mar 7, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jan 17, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jan 17, 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.DStandard
Jan 17, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Jan 17, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jan 17, 2025F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Aug 8, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Apr 23, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Apr 3, 2024F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.DComplaint
Jan 12, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Dec 26, 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.DComplaint
Jun 2, 2023F926Have policies on smoking.DComplaint
Jun 2, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Jun 2, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Mar 3, 2022F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EStandard
Mar 3, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 3, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
Mar 3, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Mar 3, 2022F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Mar 3, 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.DStandard
Mar 3, 2022F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Mar 3, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Mar 3, 2022F584Honor 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
Mar 8, 2019F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
Mar 8, 2019F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.EStandard
Mar 8, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 8, 2019F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
Mar 8, 2019F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Mar 8, 2019F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Mar 8, 2019F732Post nurse staffing information every day.DStandard
Mar 8, 2019F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 8, 2019F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Mar 8, 2019F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Mar 8, 2019F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Mar 8, 2019F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Mar 8, 2019F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Mar 8, 2019F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $68,250 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 3, 2025Fine$68,250
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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